e@home: Standing Firm

We made a second visit to the doctor today and his CBC revealed same platelet counts, and the doctor explained some other observations from the lab report but on the whole the current medication is not making much impact.  I am sure I was not the only one feeling a bit let down but God continued to provide a strong sense of hope that He is in full control and overwhelmed me with His peace.

Tonight at my Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) we studied the last part of Ephesian 6 where the following verses brought some insight into the current circumstance.  By any means I'm not relating that this current imbalance in Ensay's system is due to the spiritual attack from Satan but he is lurking around trying to scare us and confuse us with his cunning deceptions to immobilize us whenever we commit to serve God more.

10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might.11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil.

The word "Finally" grabbed my attention as if Paul (the author of this passage) was saying to me, "It's about time you get this message: Be strong in God because His mighty strength is with you."  And then goes on with the familiar passage about the full armor of God, but here the word "standing firm" jumped out at me because as the lecturer explained that the purpose of this full armor of God is not to engage in a fight with the enemy, but to stand firm (or take my stand) against all sorts of confusing deceptions.


In light of PRAYING for a complete healing, I'm going to start praying for Ensay to wear the full armor of God so that he may stand firm in his spiritual ground with the commitment he's made to Him without being derailed by this deflating condition he is facing right now; and that if this is the devil's scheme, then it will have no place in his life.  He will be the sign of His victory.


WOW Report -- Still many people notify us that they are praying for Ensay!  The doctor overseeing him is very kind, open and very positive about the situation.  That is very encouraging.


Another angel visited out house with a wonderful dinner (which I didn't get to try yet because I went straight to BSF from work).  How are they inspired to do this, I wonder... but very grateful for their generosity and servanthood.


Lastly, the mother duck laid another egg (#2).  WOW.