The first responsibility for a soldier is to obey orders and second to survive.
In the battle for victory a soldier may fail the second but never the first.
Fight for today because tomorrow may never come, we cannot waste a single day.
Hearken and take up the cry, the call to arms.
War is upon us, we must prepare at once or we will falter.
At every opportunity train new warriors to join in battle for the unready fall swiftly.
Holy warriors, do not use intellect without zeal.
Neither fight with mindless passion, for on its own passion soon grows weary.
Together they are powerful but divided they are vulnerable.
Do not allow Satan to deceive you or dim the light within you.
He knows he cannot overcome the light itself for that comes from above.
He must deceive you to dim the light and force your withdrawal.
Always remember the light within for God has given this to you as holy weapons.
A shield at your side or sword in its scabbard will not move lest brought to bear.
Thence, cry to Jesus for swords to attack and shields to defend and He will hear.
Rest in the Lord, both in and after battle, for our foe never tires.
Do not linger long on victory for any pause gives the enemy reprieve.
Be wary when times are good because the devil prepares a deadly trap.
Never forget that you were bought at high cost and given great purpose.
Crusaders, the fulfillment is in the pilgrimage, will you not live for Christ?
Do not reach journey’s end only to discover what could have been…
To live is Christ, and to die is gain…but what about just before death?
Will you look back in regret on wasted time and opportunities?
Or will you be able to see the Lord’s work in your life, its purpose fulfilled?
He has commanded us to be strong and of good courage, to engage the enemy!
Hasten, do not delay! Take heart, God is on your side, who can resist His will?
Let our actions demonstrate our faith, that others may see Christ in us.
Strap on your holy armor and mighty sword of the Spirit!
Brothers and sisters, we must join the fray!!
Jude vs. 3 -- "Beloved, while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation, I found it necessary to write to you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints."
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ReplyDelete13Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, 14I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.
15All of us who are mature should take such a view of things. And if on some point you think differently, that too God will make clear to you.
Bobby, that was absolutely beautiful and I felt yout heart and spirit in every word the Holy Spirit wrote through you. I am humbled and uplifted by your message, and am already eagerly anticipating what the Lord is going to lay on your heart next! THANK YOU for your labor of love and praying for you always! ames (amy buehrer)
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