Every army’s success is dependent upon its general. If a general is up to the task, the army has the best chance of succeeding. If however the general is not, then the army will fail. An army is only as strong as its leader. It takes on its leaders’ traits. It follows its leader’s example.Continue reading “God as General”
Category Archives: Soldiers for Christ
Be Brave
Soldiers must be brave if they are to face the battlefield. So, what does it really mean to be brave? Brave is defined as someone ready to face and endure danger or pain; showing courage; someone who is ready to endure or face (unpleasant conditions or behavior) without showing fear. The key to really understanding bravery is recognizing that bravery does notContinue reading “Be Brave”
Spirit of Power
Needless to say, there are times when being a soldier is scary but overcoming that fear is the key to success (and oftentimes the difference between life and death). Paul declared to Timothy (and us) that God does not want us to be fearful. He states, “God has not given us a spirit of fear, butContinue reading “Spirit of Power”
Praying At All Times
At the end of Paul’s detailed description of the armor of God, he tells the Ephesians to pick up the sword of the spirit which is the Word of God, and pray at all times with the spirit, with all prayer and supplication… It is not enough to pick up the Sword of the SpiritContinue reading “Praying At All Times”
Resist!
Soldiers’ job is to resist the enemy – to prevent his advance. To do this effectively, soldiers must obey the orders of their commanding officers. They must submit their will to that of their officer. Individual soldiers do not have the proper perspective or information to devise a plan of attack. They must follow theContinue reading “Resist!”
Soldiers Fight!
If soldiers are not occupied with defense, they engage in offense. They are advancing – moving forward – and taking territory. They are making gains for their commander. They are attacking the enemy. It is no different for soldiers of Christ. We are either engaged in defensive stands – fighting off the Devil and protectingContinue reading “Soldiers Fight!”
Soldiers Defend
Soldiers have two primary roles – they are either tasked with defense or offense. Sometimes they go on the offense – they push the line forward and attack the enemy. Other times, they hold the line and protect civilians from an attack. And to make things even more complicated – sometimes the best defensive moveContinue reading “Soldiers Defend”
Watch Out For Tripwires
Soldiers are focused – single-minded when in battle. They cannot afford to be distracted by issues or affairs outside of the battlefield while they are fighting. Distraction leads to disaster. Paul reveals to Timothy that the affairs of this life are distractions from our spiritual battle. He plainly states a soldier does not become entangledContinue reading “Watch Out For Tripwires”
The Weapons of God
Unlike soldiers on this earth whose weapons and warfare are physical, soldiers in God’s kingdom fight with spiritual weapons because we are fighting in a spiritual war. While our weapons are not physical and are not seen by the naked eye, they are more powerful than any earthly weapon because they are made with God’sContinue reading “The Weapons of God”
The Sword of the Spirit
The last piece of armor Paul lists is the sword of the spirit which is the word of God. The sword is both a defensive and offensive tool. It is the only truly offensive gear listed among the armor of Christ’s soldiers. Yet, it is not just offensive weapon. We use it to defend ourselvesContinue reading “The Sword of the Spirit”
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