Okay we many not have exhausted all that is contained within the mystery of the church, body and family of GOD that is said to walk in and by the Spirit of Unity. And it is for that reason that I am moving on to chapter 6 here in Ephesians where we find this in verses 18-2 of 10-17, 18-20, 21-24;
"Finally, be strong in the LORD and in the strength of His might. Having put on the whole armor of GOD, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Therefore taking up the whole armor of GOD, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day (today, is that day as long as it remains today), and having done all, to stand firm. Standing therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of GOD, (this is our clothing when we are clothed with Christ both inward and outward, as a bride is clothed within her husbands name).
Praying at all times (in) by the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains, that I may declare boldly, as I ought to speak.
So that you also may know how I am and what I am doing, Tychicus the beloved brother and faithful minister of the LORD, will tell you everything. I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are, and that he may encourage your hearts. Peace be to the brothers, and love with faith, from GOD the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. His Grace be with all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with love incorruptible.
Spiritual Utterance, given to aid us,
Acts 1:5 of 1-5; 2:4 of 1-4 "In the first book, O Theophilus (a name of a dear and very close friend of divine Deity), I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach, until the day when He was taken up, after He had given commands through the Holy Spirit to the apostles Whom He had chosen. He presented Himself alive to them after His suffering by many proofs, appearing to them during the forty days and speaking about the kingdom of GOD. And while staying with them He ordered them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the promise of the Father, which, HE said, "you heard from Me; for John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.
When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind (this being done for their benefit), and (it) HE filled the entire house where they were sitting. And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested on each one of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues "
1Corinthians 1:5 of 4-9 "I give thanks to my GOD always for you because of the grace of GOD that was given you in Christ Jesus, that in every way you were enriched in Him in all speech and all knowledge—even as the testimony (witness) about Christ was confirmed among you—so that you are not lacking in any gift, as you wait for the revealing of our LORD in Jesus Christ, Who will sustain you to the end, guiltless in the day of our LORD through Jesus Christ. For GOD is faithful, by Whom you were called into the fellowship of His Son, Jesus Christ our LORD."
2Corinthians 8:7 of 7-15 "For as you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in all earnestness, and in our love for you—see that you excel in this act of grace also. I say this not as a command, but to prove by the earnestness of others that your love also is genuine. For you know the grace of our LORD, and that of Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that you by His poverty we might become rich. And in this matter I give my judgment: this benefits you, who a year ago started not only to do this work but also to desire to do it. So now finish doing it as well, so that your readiness in desiring it may be matched by your completing it out of what you have. For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according to what a person has, not according to what he does not have. For I do not mean that others should be eased and you burdened, but that as a matter of fairness your abundance at the present time should supply their need, so that their abundance may supply your need, that there may be fairness. As it is written (in Exodus 16:18, the battle of the flesh in Romans 7 as expressed by Paul's own former nature), "Whoever gathered much had nothing left over, and whoever gathered little had no lack."
Ephesians 6:19 of 18-20 "Praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains, that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak."
Colossians 4:3 of 1-4. 5-7 "Masters, treat your bond-servants justly and fairly, knowing that you also have a Master (LORD) in heaven. Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. At the same time, pray also for us, that GOD may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in prison—that I may make it clear, which is how I ought to speak. Walking in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time. Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person."
Next comes our confidence in GOD the LORD willing.
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