Warfare Tactics

 

 

 

            There is much to be said about the disposition of every individual, the state of the family, the shape of the nation, and the condition of the world.  Like congress, we seem to be at an impasse on how to move forward because we are so caught-up in appearances, being entertained, and living in the world for the moment through instant gratification.  We are so caught-up to the point where we have taken our eyes off God because he does not move according to how we think He should move.  Blame is being placed on this party, that party, the government, the preacher, the deacon, the doctor, the lawyer, the secular; yet, we fail to accept our part in it all.  Whether it is a sin of omission or a sin of commission; from doing too much, too little, too late!  Some way or the other we failed to make a choice and take a stand for the Lord.  We failed to choose our battles carefully, seek God’s council and take that stand that is essential to allowing our light to shine so that we may draw all men unto the Lord.

            At what point will we take this ‘spiritual warfare’ seriously?  When will the church wake up and get back on the battlefield on behalf of the Lord?  What will it take for the Church to realize that Satan is on a mission and He does not mind taking prisoners and turning them into his minions to do his bidding an oh how busy they have been wrecking havoc in the Lords’ house, making a mockery of the Lord’s name and taking the Lord’s name in vain.  It is no wonder why it is such a challenge to get others to come to Christ.  Look at or listen to the news:  preachers sleeping with boys, confusing them and scaring them immensely; preachers sleeping with every woman in the church except his own wife; preachers sleeping with wives and daughters; preachers having children out of wedlock and then denying them their rightful name; preachers stealing from the storehouse to appease their own greed and lustful desires; preachers who have swollen-up in pride and taken the Lord’s name in vain and completely forgotten about the Lord all together!

            The church is under constant attack in various forms – internally as well as externally – and the devil has carte blanche and utilizing every arsenal within his weaponry.  Yet, let us not forget that we too have an arsenal of weapons provided to us by the Lord.  Do you know what they are?  Are you familiar with the way they work?  Are you serious about your stand for the Lord and serving in his Army?  Well then, what are you doing?

           

Wretched Man Syndrome

 Song:  I am Free, praise the Lord I am free; No longer bond; no more chains holding me.  My soul is resting, It just a blessing, praise the Lord Hallelujah I am free!

 Tell me something:  If we have decided to walk w/ God; if we have decided to serve God; if we have decided to represent God, then are we not ‘free in deed’?  Then can someone please explain to me why in the world do we still cling to the ‘wretched man syndrome’?  I know we are human, but do we not serve the risen savior?  I know we are human, but hasn’t our gracious father equipped us with an array of weapons w/in our spiritual arsenal to not only wage war, but promised the victory?  I know Satan roams the earth seeking whom he can destroy; but do we not house the Holy Spirit that is just as powerful as Satan?  Then why, please tell do we always fall short?  Why, are we still submitting to the flesh if we have chosen to follow the Lord?  Is this not a sign of lukewarm behavior?

It would seem that we Christians have succumbed to the terminal disease which is eating away at us from within and it is only curable by God.  But wait!  Did he not already handle this matter?  If I am not mistaken Jesus said for us to ‘go and sin no more’.  What has happened?  Why are we not utilizing that which is available to us?  Why do we continue to turn to this sinful nature especially when Christ dwells in us?  Or does He?  Apparently there is some much needed re-evaluation and repenting that needs to take place.

If we are truly ‘called by Christ’, truly serving the Lord, truly dedicated to the cause of saving souls for the Lord, then we cannot continue to fall back on this scripture of being ‘just human’ --  it’s a copout.  We cheapen his death and resurrection, because we have not yet taken hold to our purpose; we have not truly accepted our calling whole-heartedly; we have not truly ‘totally submitted’ to Christ and we do a terrible injustice of representing Him.  The power to live a righteous life resides within us for He equipped us for the job while we were yet in our mother’s wound.  So tell me – no, tell the Lord, what is it exactly that is preventing you from fulfilling your obligations?  Why can’t you be on your job the way Satan is on his?  Do you not have the power to overcome any and everything put before you?  Did God not supply you with his grace, mercy, and strength when he embraced you in His love?

Why have we yet to embrace His love?