AFTER ENCOUNTER

 

AFTER ENCOUNTER

Your enemy, the devil, is infurated with you  because your life no longer belongs to him, he will attempt a counterattack to try and regain control over your life again.

🍎PAGKATAPOS NG TAGPO

Ang iyong kaaway, ang diyablo, ay nagalit sa iyo dahil ang iyong buhay ay hindi na pag-aari niya, siya ay magtatangka ng isang counterattack upang subukan at mabawi ang kontrol sa iyong buhay muli.

Satan has no real hope for victory, because Jesus has already overcome him with an overwhelming victory on the cross of calvary.

🍎Si Satanas ay walang tunay na pag-asa para sa tagumpay, dahil si Hesus ay nagtagumpay na sa kanya ng isang napakalaking tagumpay sa krus ng kalbaryo.

Although he knows he cannot recover from his defeat, he will through every means possible  to be a stumbling block in your relationship with God to hinder you from serving God fully, because he knows that one Christian can wreak havoc on his dominion.

🍎Bagama't alam niyang hindi na siya makakabangon mula sa kanyang pagkatalo, gagawin niya ang lahat ng posibleng paraan upang maging hadlang sa iyong kaugnayan sa Diyos upang hadlangan ka sa paglilingkod sa Diyos nang lubusan, dahil alam niya na ang isang Kristiyano ay maaaring magdulot ng kalituhan sa kanyang kapangyarihan.

Be on your guard because from now on, you will be under attack, perhaps like never before. The enemy will use all his resources, including the people closest to you, to try and discourage you and separate you from the path you have started to walk. As the Lord said , John 16:33 "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."

🍎Mag-ingat ka dahil simula ngayon, aatake ka na, marahil ay hindi kailanman. Gagamitin ng kaaway ang lahat ng kanyang mapagkukunan, kabilang ang mga taong pinakamalapit sa iyo, upang subukan at pahinain ang loob mo at ihiwalay ka sa landas na sinimulan mong lakaran. Gaya ng sinabi ng Panginoon, Juan 16: 33, 33 Ang mga bagay na ito ay sinabi ko sa inyo upang sa akin ay magkaroon kayo ng kapayapaan. Sa sanlibutan ay mayroon kayong paghihirap. Lakasan ninyo ang inyong loob, napagtagumpayan ko na ang sanlibutan.

Hebrews 12:1 

Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,

🍎Hebreo 12:1. Kaya nga, yamang tayo'y napapaligiran ng napakaraming alapaap ng mga saksi, iwaksi rin natin ang bawa't bigat, at ang kasalanang kumapit nang mahigpit, at tumakbo tayo na may pagtitiis sa takbuhan na inilagay sa harap natin,

The writer to the Hebrews compares the christian life to a marathon. It is not a sprint, in which we burn all our energy in a short space of time; it is a long distance race that lasts our entire lives and that must be run with great patience.

🍎Inihambing ng manunulat sa mga Hebreo ang buhay Kristiyano sa isang marathon. Ito ay hindi isang sprint, kung saan sinusunog natin ang lahat ng ating enerhiya sa maikling panahon; ito ay isang long distance race na nagtatagal sa ating buong buhay at iyon ay dapat tumakbo nang may matinding pasensya.

You have now cross the starting line. We know that the true reward is not received by those who start the race, but those who finish it. So be prepared to finish the race well.

🍎Tinawid mo na ngayon ang panimulang linya. Alam natin na ang tunay na gantimpala ay hindi tinatanggap ng mga nagsisimula sa takbuhan, kundi sa mga nagtapos nito. Kaya't maging handa upang tapusin nang maayos ang karera.

Remember the things you learned at the encounter and go back over the teachings that most impacted you. Above all, make the decision to never return to your old way of living and determine to go deeper in your personal relationship with God every day. 

🍎Alalahanin ang mga bagay na natutunan mo sa engkwentro at balikan ang mga turong higit na nakaapekto sa iyo. Higit sa lahat, magpasya na huwag nang bumalik sa dati mong pamumuhay at magpasiya na palalimin ang iyong personal na kaugnayan sa Diyos araw-araw.

The difference those who finish the race and those who fail trying is that the former run with God's help while the latter try to run in their own strength and in their own way. 

🍎Ang pagkakaiba ng mga nakatapos sa takbuhan at sa mga nabigo sa pagsubok ay ang nauna ay tumatakbo sa tulong ng Diyos habang ang huli ay nagsisikap na tumakbo sa kanilang sariling lakas at sa kanilang sariling paraan

Take some time every morning to ask God to help you with the challenges you are facing.

🍎Maglaan ng oras tuwing umaga para hilingin sa Diyos na tulungan ka sa mga hamon na iyong kinakaharap.

During the forty years the people of Israel  were in the desert, they could neither sow nor harvest, yet God rained down manna from heaven every day to feed them. Not one day went by when they were in need.

🍎Sa loob ng apatnapung taon ang mga tao ng Israel ay nasa disyerto, hindi sila makapaghasik o makapag-ani, ngunit ang Diyos ay nagpaulan ng manna mula sa langit araw-araw upang pakainin sila. Walang araw na lumipas nang sila ay nangangailangan.

In the same way, God will daily give you all that you need so that you can reach the end goal , regardless of trails and problems, you may currently be facing. God has all the provision you need so that you will never lack any good thing. 

🍎Sa parehong paraan, araw-araw ay ibibigay sa iyo ng Diyos ang lahat ng kailangan mo para maabot mo ang pangwakas na layunin , anuman ang mga landas at problema, na maaaring kinakaharap mo sa kasalukuyan. Nasa Diyos ang lahat ng probisyon na kailangan mo upang hindi ka magkukulang ng anumang mabuting bagay.

LIVE THE LESSON (ISABUHAY ANG ARALIN)

PHILIPIANS 4:13 NLT

For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.

Philippians 4:13 Mahimo ko ang tanang mga butang diha kaniya nga nagapalig-on kanako.

Psalms 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.

Psalms 46:1 Ang Dios mao ang atong dalangpanan ug kalig-on, Madali nga katabang sa atong kalisdanan.

Ephesians 6:13 Therefore, put on every piece of God's armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm.

Ephesians 6:13 Tungod niini, kuhaon ninyo ang bug-os nga hinagiban sa Dios, aron kamo makasukol sulod sa adlaw nga dautan, ug kamo, sa mabuhat ang tanan, makatindog kamo.

Day by day getting ready in the defensive layer of God can feel unique. In any case, with petition and practice, Christians can more readily comprehend and execute the habit for putting on the full armor of God.

Belt of Truth

“Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist,” (Ephesians 6:14).

What It Means:

Some translations use a phrase like: “having girded your loins with truth” (NASB). Loin is an uncommon word in modern vernacular. It refers to the lower back but includes the crotch area. In ancient days, men would wear long robes that would get in the way of work or fighting, so they would wrap up the long, draping material. This was girding up one’s loins.

The Lord knew our loins needed to be wrapped in truth.  Regardless of the culture or time we live in, the Lord has seen all the paths we’ve taken and how they have hurt and derailed us. He knows we need truth.

Our identity is more than our sexuality, but this is one facet of our lives that we often view as a definer. The first area of life in which the enemy frequently attempts to rattle is our sense of identity. And the things pertaining to sex are easy pickings for him. We need freedom regarding sexuality. We need truth about who we are. And only Jesus is the Truth that sets us free.

“The first piece of the armor is the belt of truth. Truth, by its very definition, is exclusive. It means something is true and other things are lies. The evil one is the father of lies (John 8:44). Every lie finds its origin in him.

“Every other piece of the full armor of God is attached to the belt of truth. If you don’t begin with truth, you’ll never defeat the enemy. And Jesus said God’s Word is true (John 17:17).”

How to Apply It:

• Pursue the truth on a specific topic, but don’t forget to grab hold of the whole of Scripture. Don’t just study the parts that come easy for devotional reading. Press into the whole counsel of God’s word.
• Pray God’s word. Use the word of Truth as a template to guide your prayers.
• Memorize the truth for quicker access when you need it. Cover your world with Scripture on post-it notes, screen savers, décor, and anything that will help you remember God’s word in a spiritual battle.

Breastplate of Righteousness

“…with the breastplate of righteousness in place…” (Ephesians 6:14).

What It Means:

Righteousness means being made right. Sometimes Scripture refers to righteousness that Christ gives us – His righteousness (2 Corinthians 5:21). Sometimes Scripture refers to righteousness that God carries out through us, like “the righteous acts of the saints” (Revelation 19:8). 

In daily spiritual battle, both varieties of righteousness protect the heart. We need the complete righteousness of Christ, but also the continuing righteousness that comes as a response to God’s gift.

The enemy tempts with all kinds of sinful entanglements, but righteousness protects our hearts. God’s instructions are often viewed as killjoys or burdens. But obedience to God is a protection for your heart from being wounded by sin.

How to Apply It:

• Soak in and obey instructions from the Lord. If there’s an area of life that feels like it gets easily tangled up in sin, ask a church leader to share some scriptural truths that might help you walk in the Lord’s plan more fully.
• Ask a trusted person to pray for you if you are struggling with obedience. All Christians struggle, but none were meant to struggle alone. We make easy targets for the enemy when we do not obey God.

Gospel of Peace

“…and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace” (Ephesians 6:15).

What It Means:

Peace is an attribute of the Lord’s very person and character (Galatians 5:22). In Greek, peace means oneness or wholeness. The gospel, which means good news, is the forgiveness of sins and access to and oneness with God through faith in Christ.  This oneness with the Lord produces peace.

Ephesians repeatedly reminds us to “stand” and “stand firm.” One of the easiest ways for the enemy to succeed in shaking us loose from standing firm is to tempt us with worry. When we carry anxiousness and worry with us, we are robbed of peace. But the gospel of peace keeps our feet anchored and standing firm.

How to Apply It:

• Ask the daily Lord to remind you of His gospel work on your behalf.
• Set your security and identity in His work and not yours.
• Surround yourself with Scripture about the truth of your place with Christ into your heart. And remove the input that steals your sense of security in Christ.

Shield of Faith

“In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith,” (Ephesians 6:16).

What It Means:

When Paul wrote this passage, Roman soldiers carried shields that were covered with heavy animal hide. Before a battle, they would dip their shields into the water so that when fiery darts hit them, the wet hide would extinguish the darts.

In a similar way, a Christian’s shield of faith needs to be regularly dipped in the water of God’s word to be replenished and fully functional – because “faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God” (Romans 10:17).

How to Apply It:

• If your faith feels less confident than you wish it did, ask the Lord to increase your faith (Mark 9:24).
• Find verses that feed your faith and fill your world with them.
• Set your faith on God’s character, not on a circumstance.

Helmet of Salvation

“Take the helmet of salvation,” (Ephesians 6:17).

What It Means:

Salvation comes the moment we place our trust in Jesus’ death and resurrection as the payment for our sin. But salvation is also worked out through a lengthy process of sanctification.

The helmet of salvation (like the breastplate of righteousness) rests on the work of Christ to save us, but also involves us as we journey with the Lord and allow Him to work that salvation into every part of our thoughts. The battlefield of our mind is the primary place spiritual battle is fought. The Lord works His freeing truth into our perspectives while the enemy fights for strongholds to bind us (John 10:10).

How to Apply It:

• Surrender thoughts that don’t line up with Scripture. As Colossians 3:2 says, “Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.”
• Remember the Lord’s character and faithfulness in Scripture as well as in your life experience.
• Wash your mind with the renewing of God’s Word. As Romans 12:2 says, “Do not conform to the pattern of this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing, and perfect will.”

Sword of the Spirit

“…and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God” (Ephesians 6:17).

What it Means and How Jesus Applied It

The explanation of this piece of armor is right there in the verse – it is the word of God. And it is the only piece of armor that is both defensive and offensive. Greg Laurie explains further:

“When we are tempted, the most effective weapon that God has given to us as believers is the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God.

“Jesus modeled this so beautifully during His temptation in the wilderness. When the devil tried temptation after temptation against Him, Jesus used the sword of the Spirit (see Luke 4:1–13).”

When the devil tempted him three times, Jesus responded with the truth of God’s word – every time.