During last summer's European trip, I spent a week with pastors from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in England for a time of study. While there I got to know Rev. George Samiec, the editor of the British Lutheran magazine. He's put me on the mailing list so I can keep up with all the stuff going on in the ELCE. Turns out he is also acquainted with Dr. John Kleinig, a great theologian and author. Kleinig is recently retired from the Australian Lutheran College but is in great demand as a speaker, preacher and teacher. Kleinig has also written several books including a masterpiece, "Grace Upon Grace." Rev.
Samiec included an excerpt from "Grace Upon Grace" in the latest edition of the British Lutheran. Called "Joining the Resistance," here's what Kleinig had to write:
We resist the devil through our faithful attendance at the Divine Service.
We resist the evil foe in our daily devotions.
We resist the devil by trusting in the grace of God and living in it.
We resist the Satan by staying under the authority of Christ and His Word.
We resist the evil one by praying the Lord's Prayer and by using it as a pattern for our praying.
We resist the devil using the practice of intercessory prayer in the name of Jesus.
How about it...are you ready to join the resistance?
