Stay Encouraged and be Prepared in the Battle

Submitted by The Rev. Dr. Gregory F. Clark Sr

While serving in the U.S. Navy’s boot camp we trained everyday to
fight the enemy, and always be prepare to guard against any attacks.
All tactics in warfare are fair game to gain victory over the enemy, and
take every advantage of their weakness, and unexposed, unprotected
front; especially when you thought it was safe to lay down your the
weapon and rest a moment.
Let me remind you the enemy’s ongoing position and objective as
stated in, John 10:10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to
kill, and to destroy. You better wake up you’re in a Spiritual Warfare
… the enemy will attack your health, wealth, and even your family is
not off limits it’s all fair game.
How can we fight against a powerful adversary? … one sure way is by
the renewing of your mind, and be not conformed but be transformed.
Romans 12:1-2 (NKJV)
1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that
you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to
God, which is your reasonable service.
2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by
the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good
and acceptable and perfect will of God.
I was afraid and didn’t want to be killed by the enemy. So I
trained harder, I was determined to not go down with a without a
fight. 2 Timothy 4:7 (NKJV)
7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have
kept the faith.
Yes, I had to study hard to stay alive. Please let me encourage you
mighty warriors of God. You’re in Spiritual Warfare, if you can image
we are sharing a foxhole the enemy is attacking … will you fight back
to the death. Today, reenlist start back the training process with
EDUCATION.
2 Timothy 2:15 (NKJV)
15 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker
who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of
truth.
Ephesians 6:10-24 (NKJV) – The Warfare of Believers
10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of
His might.
11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand
against the wiles of the devil.
12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against
principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness
of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly
places.
13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be
able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
14 Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having
put on the breastplate of righteousness,
15 and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel
of peace;
16 above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able
to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one.
17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit,
which is the word of God;
18 praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit,
being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication
for all the saints–
19 and for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may
open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel,
20 for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak
boldly, as I ought to speak.
21 But that you also may know my affairs and how I am doing,
Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, will
make all things known to you;
22 whom I have sent to you for this very purpose, that you may
know our affairs, and that he may comfort your hearts.
23 Peace to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the
Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
24 Grace be with all those who love our Lord Jesus Christ in
sincerity. Amen.
Submitted by,
The Rev. Dr. Gregory F. Clark Sr