Spiritual horsemen and physical horsemen

Elders,

Pestilence Plague War and Death are the four horsemen of Apocalypse. Revelation of John chapter 6 give quite a bit of detail. They say these beings have swords, bows and crowns. He (John) talks of their colors and smells. It talks of how these angels will reign with blood and horror. This is not what I wish to talk about.

I don't want to read to much into what these four do to us on a world level but an individual level; in a spiritual level. You are sons of God and children of the Most High (Psalms 82:6) and Satan that great lier knows it. When I look at the horsemen I consider how Satan can get past my armor of God. Yes he can beat it off me (war) but he is cunning. He would rather have you take it off. Plague you with  a flood of questions you have no answer for. Bug (pestilence) you about the mysteries of God that you are not prevy to. He wants that bug to get under your armor, be it doubt or fear. This messes with your joy, your faith and hope. He wants you to cease charity and good works but we know by our works the Master will know us (Matthew 7:16-20). If you are troubled by the firey darts that are sent your way. Remember your shield of faith, your helmet of salvation, your belt of truth, swordof truth,  breastplate of righteousness feet shod with the gospel of peace (Ephesians 6:10-18).

Fear not, doubt not, want not. Guys, God is with you. 

Remember that we pray for you.

Nathan Bingham 

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