Devotional 139 They Ran; We Pray

Devotional 139 They Ran; We Pray

From Free Range Preacher on Prayer by Fred

May 31, 2026 · 10 min · Season 8 · Episode 29

About this episode

The episode discusses the Battle of Marathon and emphasizes the importance of prayer and spiritual readiness in the Christian faith.

I like stories; true stories are the best and can inspire us in our Christian walk. Today, we take a high-level overview of the Battle of Marathon. From this battle, the Athenian hoplites used a two-word flex, “I ran.” As children of God, we don’t flex, but we do greatly rejoice at every instance of redemption. We also note that once we suit up in the full armor of God, we pray: “Therefore, take up the full armor of God, that you may be able to resist in the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm. 14 Stand firm therefore, HAVING GIRDED YOUR LOINS WITH TRUTH, and HAVING PUT ON THE BREASTPLATE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS, 15 and having shod YOUR FEET WITH THE PREPARATION OF THE GOSPEL OF PEACE; 16 in addition to all, taking up the shield of faith with which you will be able to extinguish all the flaming missiles of the evil one. 17 And take THE HELMET OF SALVATION, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. 18 With all prayer and petition pray at all times in the Spirit, and with this in view, be on the alert with all perseverance and petition for all the saints,” Ephesians 6:13-18 We highlight Charles Haddon Spurgeon: Charles Haddon Spurgeon: “No young mother ever…

People in this episode

Host: Fred

Topics covered

  • prayer
  • Christian walk
  • redemption
  • spiritual armor
  • inspiration

Keywords

  • prayer
  • Battle of Marathon
  • Christianity
  • redemption
  • spiritual armor
  • Charles Haddon Spurgeon

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Ephesians 6:13-18

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