Train For Your Battle

Wednesday, July 7, 2021

If you're born again, the Bible says that you're involved in a war, a fight, a wrestling match. Now what do soldiers, boxers, and wrestlers have in common? They all train. Soldiers spend time in boot camp and basic training. Wrestlers spend time in the gym, learning their moves. Boxers spend time in the ring hitting and getting hit. Yet, believers are called to a much greater fight and few, if any, spend any time in training. And, you wonder why you find you're losing your battles and getting beaten up by the enemy. Learn the secret that successful soldiers and wrestlers all know. Start training for your fights. Plan beforehand for the blows the enemy plans on sending your way. Even look forward to the fight. Look forward to turning down temptation. Plan in advance for being stuck in that traffic jam or in that line, and instead of losing your patience or being frustrated, praise the Lord. Go out and share your faith. Stay in shape. Stay in training. In warfare, the one who fails to plan, plans to fail. You are called to the most important of battles. Plan to win. Get in training. rn

From Message #459 - The Armor Of God