The Victory Won, The Battle Not Done

From whom did we receive the order to disband?

Where in all Scripture does there appear such a command?

Nay, Scripture does not describe our work as done

Yet we lay down our arms with the victory won

The King has conquered but has yet to return

Until that day, we must live out what we learn

We must daily declare His lordship over us

‘Til the battle truly ends and we emerge victorious

Against that day, we received a great commission

To share with the world a love beyond comprehension

For that love comes from the One who made the earth

He sent a rescuer, an intercessor through a virgin birth

Our battle does not lie with the world we see

The battle rages within our hearts, where we cannot see

The world around us visibly filled with turmoil

Yet even this finds its roots deep in spiritual soil

The enemy routed, yet with renegade bands left behind

Our former desire to sin contains a power only Christ can bind

Of ourselves we cannot resist, but in Christ we will overcome

For with His death and resurrection, from sin He gave us freedom

Be wary that you do not falter, or fall into disarray

Take up the whole armor of God, to withstand in this evil day

At all times, cling to the Truth, for the Truth has set us free

By the blood He shed on the cross, He redeemed you and me