It Starts Small

Author: Kimberlee Smith

  • Righteousness: identifying which side you are on.

    As believers in Christ, we face daily spiritual warfare against the unseen enemy. The righteous can protect themselves with the breastplate of righteousness, guarding their hearts and minds against sin. This righteousness comes through Jesus and is essential for withstanding the enemy’s attacks. The breastplate, like the Roman soldier’s armor,…

  • Truth: Manifesting a New Reality.

    In the blog series “Our Battle Cry: JesusPutting on the Full Armor of God”, Paul emphasizes the importance of truth as the first piece of armor. He explains that truth is not just factual accuracy, but the manifestation of a hidden reality, particularly the gospel of Jesus Christ. Being clothed…

  • All, not just parts.

    In today’s scripture Paul is reminding us that all all of God’s Armor is important because of the wide scope and power of spiritual evil believers face (Ephesians 6:12). God’s armor is a package, not a buffet of items from which we can select. We must have salvation and God’s Word. We…

  • The Unseen Battle Ground and Enemy

    The battle cry to put on the full armor of God is a spiritual warfare against rulers, authorities, cosmic powers, and spiritual forces. Satan is described as the ruler of this world, opposing God’s authority. The cosmic powers of darkness affect the entire world, leading to temptations and internal struggles.…

  • Stand Against the Schemes.

    In this insightful blog series, the author discusses the schemes of the devil as described in the Bible. Highlighting the need to be vigilant and prepared, the content emphasizes the strategic and methodical nature of the enemy’s tactics, which aim to deceive and ensnare individuals. Through various scriptural references, the…

  • Stand.

    When turning to Christ, many find themselves unprepared for the spiritual warfare that follows. Jesus promised abundance, but also tribulation and persecution. The Christian life is a constant battle against an unseen enemy. To stand firm, believers need to put on God’s full armor, understand Satan’s schemes, and practice their…

  • Laodicea: the Invitation and Promise

    The final letter of the 7 Churches encourages believers to be overcomers and approach the throne of grace with boldness to receive mercy and find grace in time of need. Jesus, granted authority by God, delegates authority to believers, granting them the right to rule with Him in His Millennial…

  • Laodicea: the Rebuke.

    Jesus had no praise for this church. A tepid heart is an indication of spiritual indifference; a boiling heart for God is an indication of spiritual dynamic. – vs 15 The word “cold” metaphorically means without enthusiasm. The church was not completely cold or hard of heart its spirituality. It was not…

  • Jesus: the Amen, Faithful True Witness, Originator of God’s Creation

    Jesus, in the Book of Revelation, identifies himself with three descriptions: the Amen, the Faithful and True Witness, and the Beginning of the creation of God. His identity as the Amen signifies the fulfillment of God’s promises. As the Faithful and True Witness, he reveals the truth about God. Finally,…

  • The Church at Laodicea

    Laodicea was located about forty miles southeast of Philadelphia and one hundred miles east of Ephesus. It was founded by Antiochus II between 261 and 246 BC, and was named in honor of his wife, Laodice, who afterward poisoned him. This is the Antiochus who formed the marriage league with…