“You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. No one engaged in warfare entangles himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who enlisted him as a soldier.” 2 Timothy 2:3-4 (NKJV)
When we accept Christ as our Savior, we automatically become soldiers in God’s army. And if we are going to be a good soldier, we need to do what God commands. We can only do this as we surrender to Him. We must be disciplined in our walk with God through prayer and His word. A good soldier is prepared, knows how to fight and is ready to lay down his life if necessary. Many soldiers who are wounded go back and fight. We must not give up when our feelings get hurt or when we have been hit by fiery darts from the enemy. We must stand strong and endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ unafraid to confront the enemy. As Christians most of our battles are mental, and we must use all of the powerful weapons God has given to us. (“For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds.” 2 Corinthians 2:4) So, are we pleasing God who has enlisted us as a soldier? Are we fighting the good fight? Are we prepared with the armour to go to war? God has equipped us, prepared us and guaranteed our victory – so what are we waiting for?
“Lord, help us to endure hardship as a good soldier. Help us not to get entangled with the affairs of this life. May we please You, whom has enlisted us as soldiers.”
For His Glory
Linda Reyes Shepherd
TRBC Mountain Blend
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