Spiritual warfare is a reality
silently raging all around us, though we don’t always recognize it. Once we acknowledge and
embrace this fact, we are eligible to become soldiers in the most powerful and
successful army ever assembled. Imagine being enlisted in a fighting force
that’s been given the assurance of ultimate victory, an infallible battle plan,
a Supreme Commander, and mighty weapons 100% guaranteed to defeat and vanquish
your enemies!
The only uncertainty is whether those
enlisted will actually show up for battle. Truly, there seems to be a multitude
of legitimate reasons for dodging the draft. “My family needs me . . . I have important business to
tend to . . . My hands are full already . . . Isn’t spiritual warfare for
pastors and ministers anyway?” All too often, it’s all about us! How sad that we spend so much energy
considering the price we pay to serve God, while forgetting the price Jesus
paid to save us.
“Go
into all the world . . .” The call to “go” will be answered by the chosen few
willing to strap on the full armor of God and fight the good fight of faith,
knowing the battle is the Lord’s and the victory is nigh. The armor is only for
those who will fight – it is cumbersome and useless for who refuse to go to
war.
So let me encourage you today. Ignite
the flame within you with the Word of God, and serve with the saints like never
before. Lift your hands through the clouds and darkness all around you, and be the
conqueror God says you are. Get in the fight, take back all Satan and sin have
stolen from you, and glorify God in all you do. Most importantly, know this --
we have the victory in Christ Jesus. And remember, the
only spiritual battle you can lose is the one you refuse to fight!
Love and peace,
Pastor Eric
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