“In this quarrelle, I present myself againste all the Papistes within the realme, desireing none other armore but Goddis holie word, and libertie of my tonge.” -- John Knox
Our best armor is an open Bible in our hands and the freedom to open our mouths. What more could we long for? God's Word speaking to us and the liberty to repeat what He has said to others. That should be the longing of every Christian heart. God opening His mouth and the liberty to open ours in response, to say, "Thank You!" out loud and in the presence of others when and wherever we might be. That is what Paul admonished us to pray for.
1 Timothy 2:1-3
I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour.
If we again are granted such privilege as that, may we not squander it by choosing to listen to other voices or by choosing to be silent. May God forgive us for stopping our ears and shutting our mouths. May God grant us a hunger for His Word and a generosity in serving it up for others.
Amen!
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