Battle Plans
WAKE UP!
You are in a WAR … whether you want to be, or not.
This war you are in can not be ignored. And it will not go away. You are on the front lines of a fierce battle, where the victor claims a valuable commodity …
… your soul.
The battle you fight is against the forces of Satan. Your battle started when you were born and continues today. Skilled soldiers launching their daily assaults against you. Haven’t you heard the bullets whizzing by you, or the whistling of incoming artillery? Haven’t you seen the smoke and the signs of battle?
No?
What about thoughts of envy whizzing through your head, or the voices of friends inviting you into mischief. Inappropriate Internet advertising that draws your eye or maybe the fog of hatred caused by unmet expectations. Do any of those attacks sound familiar? Tailor made temptations purposefully launched at your weak points to cause one thing… separation from GOD. All from Satan, the enemy.
Make no mistake, Satan has a well planned campaign against you. What are your battle plans? What is your plan when Satan brings the fight to you?
Miguel de Cervantes said, “To be prepared is half the victory.” I agree! So let me offer this divine battle plan to you. It is broken into three parts:
TRAINING: I think we all agree that a well trained soldier is better than the untrained one. Weapons training is at the top of that list. The soldier’s weapon should become like a part of their body. The Holy Warrior’s weapon is the Sword of the Spirit, the Word of God. Know this weapon intimately and train with it as though your life depends on it … because it does. Jesus himself used this weapon to fight off Satan in desert. It is battle proven.
PRE-BATTLE PREPARATIONS: Fortify your weak points. In the days of Joshua, the cities without walls were easy targets, but the cities with walls were protected. Even the generals of modern times see the benefit of fortifying weak areas to protect them against attack. Where are your weak areas? Lust, greed, pride? Build fortifications around these known areas and guard against inevitable temptations. Not only fortify but have strategies in place to counter-attack temptation.
COMBAT: When the battle comes, have your strategies in place and follow them. Have your prayers ready and unleash them in battle. Have fellow Holy Warriors in place and go to them for strength. Endure to the end of the battle. Combat is hard and draining. Wounds are inflicted on the front lines. Know when you are wounded and need healing. Remove yourself from the front lines and find faithful first-aid. Go on a retreat, take a sabbatical and heal yourself. Then return to the battle.
I don’t know about you, but I’ve read the last chapter in the book and I know how this story ends. The battle belongs to the LORD. Assured victory empowers the army. Don’t be intimidated by Satan. When your feet hit the floor in the morning, make Satan shutter and say …
… “Oh no, he’s awake!“
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