As A Soldier Of Christ

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Scripture Reading: 2 Timothy 2:1-2
 
Our reference today says, "You, therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Jesus Christ. And the things that you have heard from among many witnesses, commit these faithful men who will be able to teach others also. You therefore, must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. No one engaged in warfare entangles himself with the affairs of life, that he may please Him who enlisted him as a soldier..."
Beloved, having declared Jesus as our Lord and Saviour, automatically, we become known to the kingdom of darkness of this world. Whatever we do in our service to our Master becomes a threat to the kingdom of darkness. Expectedly, they would react because of their hatred for you and your Master. Friend should you be afraid or abandon your Master? Of course not! For the psalmist says, "The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life, of whom shall I be afraid of? When evil men advance to devour my flesh, when my enemies and foes attack me, they will stumble and fall" (Psalm 27:1-2). Even when some trials and tribulations start coming your way, Jesus Christ is the Lion of the tribe of Judah. Rather, such situations make you grow stronger in doing good, you remain more faithful to your Commanding officer and active in His vineyard. The life of a Christian is that of enduring hardship. To be able to do this, like a soldier, you must be prepared to obey the laid down rules and regulations. You must also be prepared to use the spiritual gifts given to you by the Holy Spirit. So, the active Christian cannot runaway from hardship because of the words of the Commanding Officer our Lord Jesus Christ which says "Let not your heart be troubled for I have overcome the world" (John 14:1). You have no time to go on holidays or retirement. It is a long time employment in the vineyard of the Lord; which can only be terminated at the foot of Jesus in heaven.
 
From:
Our Daily Strength.
 
By:
Linda .O.
 
 
 

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