Welcome to Unshakable , a daily Christian devotional podcast . I'm Reverend Ben Cooper , and each day we open up God's Word to strengthen our faith , encourage our hearts and help us stand firm on the gospel of truth , no matter what life throws our way . This is a listener-supported podcast and we really cannot do this without you . If this ministry has blessed you , please consider supporting us by buying me a coffee on rbchristianradionet Just £3 per month . You can find us , as I said , on rbchristianradionet . Every gift makes a difference . Your support helps us reach more people with the gospel across the world for Jesus Christ . Now let's dive into today's devotional and discover the power of God's unshakable truth , wherever you are across this world . As I always say , let's get in the greatest book the world has ever seen . We are going to the book of Ephesians , chapter 6 , and we are going to pick this up today at verse 10 . Whatever your day looks like , however , your life is being reflected right now . I want to encourage you through this daily Christian devotional podcast that never give up , because God is with you , and I want you to be strong and I want you to trust God's word like never before . And also I'm repeating this and saying this and bringing myself to this as well . We've got to encourage one another wherever we are across this world . I want to pick this up in verse 10 of Ephesians , chapter 6 . This podcast is just raw and live . You know we record these straight away and they are put out within hours , within hours of them going live on Spotify and all the other podcasting platforms . But we want to encourage you today to be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power .
Speaker 1Whatever you face , whatever your life is reflecting at this moment in time . Are you on the commute ? Are you on the school run ? Are you at home ? Is it summer holidays ? Where you are ? Are you on vacation ? Have you taken time out ? Have you retired ? Are you looking at ministry ? What is your life reflecting like at this moment in time ? Do you find that life is quite hard at the moment ? Things are extremely difficult . Do you think that there could be a bit of spiritual battle going on without us realizing ?
Speaker 1I believe that where we sit according to the world , according to the Bible , more than actually the world , and you know what I mean . I want to encourage you now . We are getting ready for the second coming of Jesus Christ , but we want to dive straight into this unshakable daily Christian devotion . And we are in , as I said , the book of Ephesians , chapter 6 , verse 10 . But do you feel that there is a spiritual heaviness ? Do you feel that there is a spiritual heaviness ? Do you feel that there is a weight upon your shoulders ? Do you feel that you are , you are pressed on all sides according to the word of God ? Do you feel that you're walking through this continuous valley of heaviness and weight ? I just wonder .
Speaker 1I'm asking myself this question this morning , at this hour , wherever you are . Is there a spiritual heaviness onto my life that I've never seen before ? I believe there is . Is it because of the lifestyle choices ? No , is it because I've done something wrong ? No , it is because of the calendar is showing us , according to the word of God , that Jesus Christ is preparing the bride of Christ .
Speaker 1So now is a time to get ready spiritually , to be encouraged and to stand firm in the gospel of truth . So what I am saying is simply what verse 10 says in the book of Ephesians , chapter 6 . Finally , be strong in the Lord and his mighty power . When I look at that text , that really makes my heart sing today , because God is telling us to be encouraged in the trials , in the tests , in the worries and in the fears . Let's just read this one more time Finally , be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power . Let's be strong together . Let's believe for miracles , let's trust in God's unfailing love .
Speaker 1And as we come to a time of prayer , through this daily devotional podcast , I want to tell you and encourage you today never give up . Be encouraged that the word of God is over your life . Be encouraged today that all things are possible to those who believe . So , as we step into a moment of prayer , will you join me in prayer Wherever you are ? Shall we ask God that he will keep us strong and fervent for the gospel of Jesus Christ ? Father , as we come to you in prayer right now , in the greatest name in heaven and earth , father , we bow the knee . We bow the knee to the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords , and we are expecting .
Speaker 1We are expecting a miracle today and , lord , through the gospel of hope , through the word of God , lord , through your power , through your anointing and through your love , we are expecting strength . Today , lord , you tell us finally be strong in the Lord . And Lord , will you help me and my brothers and sisters across the world to be strong in the Lord . Will you help me to rise as on wings , as of eagles ? Will you help me to rise out of the ashes of life and , lord , will you help me to be strong ? You can almost hear the Lord saying what do you want to be strong for , ben , Lord ? I want to be strong to make proper decisions . I want to be wise , lord . I want to be wise in your eyes , lord . I want the wisdom of God . I want the wisdom of Christ . I want the wisdom of the word of God . I'm being bold there . I want the wisdom of God . Come on God , come on Jesus .
Speaker 1Wherever we are at this moment in time , lord , we thank you that this is real , this is authentic . This is . We thank you that this is real , this is authentic , this is straight out the can of truth , this daily devotional podcast . And as we come to you in the rawness , lord , in the beauty , in your majesty , in your sovereignty , we cry out today , lord , we cry out holy , holy , holy is the Lord , but we believe , we believe in miracles . The Lord , but we believe , we believe in miracles . And today , just as the word of God says , we put on the armor of God and , finally , we're being strong , strong to make decisions , strong to make the right understanding , the right lifestyle choices . We are finally being strong in the Lord . And what do you mean , jesus ? What do you mean through that text ? Finally be strong in the Lord . And what do you mean , jesus , what do you mean through that text ? Finally be strong in the Lord .
Speaker 1We understand that the Father , the Son , the Holy Spirit is omnipotent . Omnipresent . God is everywhere . God is in all things , All things are possible to those who believe . So what does it mean , what does it mean , rev , what does it mean , reverend Ben , to be strong in the Lord ? I believe ? I believe it's a simple understanding like this we understand that the word of God is from Genesis to Revelation and what we need is to make a life application , because that's what we need to do A life application so that I will put this into a physical application , so that my life and I stretch out in faith . So today , lord , I believe , when you tell us to be strong in the Lord is to take the scripture , to walk by faith , to step out of the boat of comfort and believe that we can walk on water . I've got to see it first . So , lord , will you help me to be strong in my vision and in my dream , not to waver , but to be strong in the Lord . You know , the word of God will carry you , the word of God will lift you , the word of God will feed you , the word of God will get you to your destinational point . I believe .
Speaker 1Can I be completely open and honest for this devotion this morning ? I believe that we may have lost our identity through the church . I believe that we may have lost our identity through life , through finances , through materialism , through ministry , through relationships , through family . I believe that there are many people in our lives that are trying to mold us , trying to shape us and trying to be the vessel that they want us to be . But who does God want you to be this morning , at this , this hour , this afternoon or this evening , whenever you capture this podcast ? Who is God calling you to be ? It takes strength to be the person that God is calling you to be . It will take everything , but the Bible says seek you first the kingdom of God and his righteousness , and everything else shall be added unto thee . So when we look at the scriptures that we're in are we allowing god to shape us , and that takes strength . So the bible says in verse 10 of ephesians , chapter 6 finally , be strong in the lord and in his mighty power .
Speaker 1Verse 11 put on the full armor of god so that you can stand and take the test that the devil schemes . Schemes come at you , for our struggle isn't against flesh and blood , but against rulers , against the authorities , against the powers of darkness of this world , against the spiritual forces of evil in heavenly realms . You know , are you feeling heavy today ? Are you feeling the weight of the world , so to speak ? I want to encourage you . Wherever you are , whatever your culture , whatever lifestyle you're looking at at this moment , however old you are , whatever life may be pushing down the corridor of your life , I believe there is a great miracle waiting for you . I believe that there's not just one miracle , but there's uncountable miracles for you . Today , in this 15-minute Christian devotional podcast , as we come before the cross of Calvary today , I want to tell you and encourage you be strong in the Lord and put on the armor .
Speaker 1Read that book of Ephesians , chapter 6 . Put on the armor today when you go to school . Put on the armor when you go to work , put on the armor . When you leave the house , wherever you live , put on the armor of God . And you know what ? Lord , we take it off , but we shouldn't take it off . It should be a continuum . We are always dressed in the armor , we're always ready for battle .
Speaker 1But hang on , let's just wait a moment . What do you mean ? We're dressed ready for battle ? I don't feel like fighting . I don't want to fight . We're not saying fight . What we're saying is stand your ground . Stand your ground and be ready . But be dressed and be ready , because the Bible says the battle belongs to the Lord . Whatever your name is , whoever you are , the battle that you face is is God's .
Speaker 1So when the Bible says be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power , what does that mean ? We come to the cross daily . The Bible says pick up your cross and follow me . It takes strength beyond human understanding to lay everything down at the cross of Calvary and to stand at that cross . Visualize that cross now , wherever you are , and say to yourself Father , in the name of Jesus , as I stand at the cross of Calvary , as I visualize this cross , as I've got it in my dream world , lord , I've got it in my forefront of my thinking . I stand at the cross of Calvary and , lord , I leave my battles , I leave my fears , I leave my doubts and , lord , I take up the strength for the word of God . And , lord , I stand strong in your scripture and I thank you , lord , that I haven't got to battle my way through life , that I haven't got to jump in the arena with any human being , but , lord , all I got to do is be dressed in the full armor for the protection of the skin that I walk in against the vials and what the enemy throws my way .
Speaker 1So , lord , will you help me to get dressed today ? Will you help me put on the armor , lord , on this beautiful , heavenly armor ? Will you help me to put on the breastplate of righteousness , lord ? Will you help me to put on the breastplate of righteousness , lord ? Will you help me to carry the sword of the spirit ? Will you help me , lord , to pick up the shield of faith ? Will you help me to put on the helmet of salvation , the buckle of truth around my waist , lord ? Will you help me put on the gospel of peace on my feet , lord ? Will you help me to be dressed and ready ? But , lord , I thank you .
Speaker 1All I've got to do is get ready and stand firm , because the battle belongs to you . So today , lord , wherever we are scattered across this beautiful world , I pray , lord , that we will realize . All I've got to do is be dressed and allow the Holy Spirit to work in me and through me . But , lord , as I get dressed ready for battle , I haven't got to fight , I've just got to be faithful through the word , because the battle belongs to the Lord . According to the scripture , the battle is God's . The battle is the triune Godhead , the father of Isaac , jacob and Abraham . The battle belongs to the God of Israel .
Speaker 1All we got to do today is get dressed in scripture . So , as you rise , maybe in the middle of the day , in the evening , as you're unwinding , as you're preparing for the day , wherever you are , whatever your time zone is , shall we get dressed in the full armor of God ? And , lord , as we get dressed in the armor , will you make sure that we always stay dressed , that we never want to take off the helmet of salvation , we never want to drop the sword of the spirit ? Lord , we want to be dressed and ready , but , lord , we also want to be ready within ourselves to say Jesus , I thank you that the battle belongs to the Lord . I love you , lord , and I bless the most beautiful name in heaven and earth and wherever you are today , whatever your name is , god is calling you . God is calling you to grace , god is calling you to mercy , god is calling you to walk different , and he's speaking to me today , today .
Speaker 1So we thank you for joining us on the unshakable a daily christian devotional podcast . If today's devotion has encouraged you , please consider sharing this episode with your family , your friends , your message groups , your social networks , your pastors , your leaders , everyone in your and please remember that this is a listener-supported ministry and we honestly can't do this without you . So please will you consider supporting us by £3 a month . Buy me a coffee . Just visit rbchristianradionet and find out more . I'm Reverend Ben Cooper . Stay strong , stay rooted , and I'll see you tomorrow for another unshakable word from Scripture . May God bless you .