2 Timothy 2:3"Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ."
Have you ever really thought about what it takes to be a good soldier? I mean really? Did you think that well The Lord will fight my battles, shrug, and go about your daily routine? Yes, God will fight His children battles, but we also have a responsibility. Our responsibility is to stand tall in this life. How does one stand tall? One stands tall by enduring whatever comes his or her way. When first hit with trials, it will take much out of us. Most will begin to question as babes in The Faith and depending on the hit maybe some on meat will question as well. I'll give you that much, but we should never just stop there. Our ending should be allowing God's Strength to hold us up in our proclaimed Faith. Peter took a hit, but he finished strong! Saul certainly started out badly, but God changed his name to Paul and no one could shut him up.
That's how we should be you know; strong in The Word, we go to church and hear, teach, & read. How must one be a good soldier? Well walk down to Ephesus and read the letter Paul sent them in the book of Ephesians 6:10-18. Paul urges them to cover themselves with the WHOLE armour of God. Leaving just one item of war apparel off can lead to a casualty. Even in the earthly army, soldiers must have the proper equipment on when going to battle. They must be efficient in using their weapons as well to defeat their enemies. What? You didn't know? Christians are waking up to an ongoing war every day. The war between flesh and The Spirit, satan and God, the cares of the world and the purpose from God all hit us every day throughout the day.
God has to know you want to win and that you want to be on His army. That is why we willingly and not robotically read His Word and spend time with Him. Without knowledge we will perish(Hosea 4:6). Good soldiers do not just blow bubbles in down time before a war. They are trained. Being a Christian we never have down time. Satan is always scheming to kill us. Yes, kill us. It is that serious. So what is your training? How can you grow to be a good soldier! Well, honestly we will forever be learning, practicing, and training to be a good soldier because we are still working with this body suit of sin, but surround yourself with godly people. Be eager to hear sound doctrine. Read God's Word for yourself and pray on using your gift(s) to bring glory to Him. We all are blessed at something. Earthly soldiers are stationed where there expertise can shine and better help the whole army. God's Army is the same way. So be strong, be encouraged, & be prepared to persevere through whatever comes your way by being spiritually suited and booted for battle!
Have you ever really thought about what it takes to be a good soldier? I mean really? Did you think that well The Lord will fight my battles, shrug, and go about your daily routine? Yes, God will fight His children battles, but we also have a responsibility. Our responsibility is to stand tall in this life. How does one stand tall? One stands tall by enduring whatever comes his or her way. When first hit with trials, it will take much out of us. Most will begin to question as babes in The Faith and depending on the hit maybe some on meat will question as well. I'll give you that much, but we should never just stop there. Our ending should be allowing God's Strength to hold us up in our proclaimed Faith. Peter took a hit, but he finished strong! Saul certainly started out badly, but God changed his name to Paul and no one could shut him up.
That's how we should be you know; strong in The Word, we go to church and hear, teach, & read. How must one be a good soldier? Well walk down to Ephesus and read the letter Paul sent them in the book of Ephesians 6:10-18. Paul urges them to cover themselves with the WHOLE armour of God. Leaving just one item of war apparel off can lead to a casualty. Even in the earthly army, soldiers must have the proper equipment on when going to battle. They must be efficient in using their weapons as well to defeat their enemies. What? You didn't know? Christians are waking up to an ongoing war every day. The war between flesh and The Spirit, satan and God, the cares of the world and the purpose from God all hit us every day throughout the day.
God has to know you want to win and that you want to be on His army. That is why we willingly and not robotically read His Word and spend time with Him. Without knowledge we will perish(Hosea 4:6). Good soldiers do not just blow bubbles in down time before a war. They are trained. Being a Christian we never have down time. Satan is always scheming to kill us. Yes, kill us. It is that serious. So what is your training? How can you grow to be a good soldier! Well, honestly we will forever be learning, practicing, and training to be a good soldier because we are still working with this body suit of sin, but surround yourself with godly people. Be eager to hear sound doctrine. Read God's Word for yourself and pray on using your gift(s) to bring glory to Him. We all are blessed at something. Earthly soldiers are stationed where there expertise can shine and better help the whole army. God's Army is the same way. So be strong, be encouraged, & be prepared to persevere through whatever comes your way by being spiritually suited and booted for battle!
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