2 Timothy 2:3-4 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.
Today is Veterans Day in America. This day is a National Holiday set aside to honor all those who have served in a branch of the American Military. Americans love their country and are proud of those who have served to defend the freedom and liberty we enjoy.
Untold millions of Americans have served in the military over the years. Millions have been injured in battle, and well over a million have paid the ultimate price of their life defending what they believe in and what America stands for: freedom. War is not a pretty picture. It is harsh and ugly, but it is something we must endure if we truly believe in Freedom and Liberty for all people.
For the past several days, we have been discussing spiritual warfare. This is a subject not preached about from the pulpit too much because it’s scary. All war is scary. Every soldier, marine, sailor, pilot, and all active members of the military are scared when they come face to face with battle, but they are taught and trained to be brave in the face of evil.
Any way of life other than freedom is evil. Freedom is good and from God. Tyranny is evil and from Satan. America chose to be good and stand for freedom for all people. War after war has been fought, and every one has been the battle of Good vs. evil.
We fought one such war on our own soil against one another. This battle was the Civil War, and the cause was slavery. Slavery is evil. Jesus died for every person on earth. Race makes no difference to Him. God created all people of all races, and He loves us all the same.
I have felt for about the past 30 years that we would again have a revolution in America, and I believe we are quickly approaching such a time. It will not be a racial war as some may think. Nor will it be over economic status or political views. I believe the war that is brewing in America is between God’s People and those who hate God.
While this spiritual battle has raged for centuries, I absolutely believe it will be fought in the natural on American soil. Every believer is called to be a Soldier of Jesus Christ. The Apostle Paul wrote this in his second letter to Timothy. 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.
To be a good soldier of Jesus Christ means we will endure hardship, and we must not be entangled with the affairs of the world and this life but we must stand strong for the Word of God as we strive daily to please Him who has enlisted us as soldiers in our King’s Army.
Do we have a king? Yes. King Jesus is His Name, and every true born-again believer has been enlisted in His Army. It’s not going to be pretty or easy, but if you take the time to read the end of The Book, you will see that we WILL BE VICTORIOUS OVER THE ENEMY! Hallelujah! I pray you are enlisted and ready for the battle soon to come.
This battle will……….turn the tide
Ready for battle! Doreen
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