"Yes and..." Paul explains to his mentee, Timothy, that not only did the Lord do all the things he said he did in verse 4:17 he also rescued him from every evil & from every attack.

So we allow ourselves to remember all that God has done for us. And what the Lord has done for Paul, it's true for us and well.

We then went on to wonder if maybe the "evil attacks" is actually God's rescue mission?! Could it be? Could it be that what the enemy meant to use for harm (diagnosis, marriage strife, prodigal son, loss of job, etc) God uses it to rescue you?

We were still shocked that God didn't turn this study into two parts over two days, because He also revealed to us the power of having the language & culture of Heaven in our hearts. This allows us to wear the helmet of salvation while living among this world. We are eternal beings - how awesome not to fear death (or anything for that matter).

Paul states in Philippians 1:21 "for to me, to live is Christ, and to dies is gain."

Last, but definitely not least - the power of "Amen!" God wanted us to lean extra close this morning what "amen" means to Him. 1) firmly agreeing 2) verily or truly 3) describing God's character being true. We also know it means "so be it."

So we'll never say "amen" the same again or void of meaning. This Monday morning we see it as standing FIRM with God who is standing firm with us. We are standing firm on the truth of our prayers. We felt led by the Spirit to visualize firmly nailing our prayers and praises to the cross. So be it!