Sword and Trowel

Paul says in Ephesians 6:12 “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.”

John Calvin said, “Whatever happens, let us march on with our heads upright, depending upon the help promised from above, and we shall experience in such a way that we shall go on invincibly. And even if we always trail our wings, and endure wild alarms, so that on occasion we feel prickings, yet be that as it may, let us not doubt that all shall turn to our benefit.”

Charles Spurgeon said, “Our chief aim will be to arouse believers to action, and to suggest to them plans by which the kingdom of Jesus may be extended. To widen the bounds of Zion and gather together the outcasts of Israel is our heart’s desire. We would sound the trumpet, and lead our comrades to the fight. We would ply the trowel with untiring hand for the building up of Jerusalem’s dilapidated walls, and wield the sword with vigor and valor against the enemies of the truth.”