“No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier” (2 Timothy 2:4).
As Paul mentored young Timothy, he gave him good advice. Paul faced much adversity in his life, but he “fought the good fight of faith.” He could have allowed the “affairs of this life” to interfere with his service to God. But he wanted to walk worthy of his calling. He was a soldier in the Lord’s army and he wanted to please his “general.” He advised Timothy to do the same.
The battle cry goes out to us today. We must lift high His “blood-stained banner.” We have our marching orders (Matthew 28:19-20) and He has chosen us to carry them out.
As we conclude this week of study, let’s not forget to put on or take each piece of our armor. Next week, we will share about something some commentators call the “seventh piece of the armor.”
Sue Winchester
Missouri
PRAY TOGETHER: Today’s Global Prayer thought is “Be a House of Prayer.”
Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, You desire that your house will be a house of prayer.
May the Church in our generation be transformed by the Holy Spirit into a dwelling place for fullness of God.
You have seated us with Christ in the heavenly places. Help us to understand how to pray from that position of intercession.
Fill us with your love and compassion for all peoples.
Reveal to us your plans and purposes for our generation. Guide us with your counsel.
Open the ears and eyes of our hearts to hear and see the things You hear and see.
Give us your wisdom and understanding on how to deal with the problems the world is facing today.
Give the Church the ability to take up the burden of intercession and join with the prayers of Jesus and of the Holy Spirit.
Let our faith rise to take hold of your promises and the words of prophecy that still need to be fulfilled.
Use us in your plan to redeem mankind.
Let this generation understand the times and seasons we are in.
We bow at the throne of grace for we truly need mercy in this time of need.
Amen!
