A Word of Encouragement

November 2, 2026

Bison Range - Sept 2025 (Nancy’s Pic)

Grace, Hope & Peace, Friend;

Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children; and walk in love... You were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord; walk as children of light.
	Ephesians 5:1, 2a & 8

'Imitating God' is a process that comes from knowing Him. Jesus said, "This is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent." (John 17:3) Later John wrote, "Beloved, now we are children of God, and it has not appeared as yet what we will be. We know that when He appears, we will be like Him, because we will see Him just as He is." (1 John 3:2)

Closing out his letter to the believers in Ephesus, Paul reminds us that it is God who helps us imitate Him, In spite of Satan's efforts.

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.
	Ephesians 6:10-12

God provides us with the armor to stand firm against Satan's darkness. (Ephesians 6:13-17) Each piece securing a specific aspect of our position in Jesus. From the belt of truth which holds everything together to the sword of the Spirit - God's word - which cuts through Satan's lies. Doubt, fear, guilt, and shame are all 'flaming arrows' Satan throws at us, but God has forgiven us.

Be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you.
	Ephesians 4:32

Yeshua, HaEmes - Jesus the truth - help me stand firm.

Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.
	1 Corinthians 16:13

Stand firm,