Soldier of God

Soldier of God

"No soldier gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim is to please the one who enlisted him." 2 Timothy 2:4

It's hard to travel anywhere right now without seeing campaign signs.  They're everywhere and are designed to persuade you to follow the person whose name is displayed on the sign. Campaigning is not limited to just signs though.  Competitors are always looking for different ways to promote their name and their cause.  So I guess it's not surprising that I was recently approached with a proposition to endorse a particular candidate by wearing a shirt with their slogan and information on my morning runs.   Frankly, the thought of publicly acknowledging anyone but Jesus as my Leader or the one I put my trust in, has never and will never cross my mind.   Let me tell you why.  

Merriam Webster defines a soldier as: a member of an army.   Joel 2:11 shows God as the head of this army saying, "The LORD is at the head of the column. He leads them with a shout. This is his mighty army, and they follow his orders. The day of the LORD is an awesome, terrible thing. Who can possibly survive?"  Here is perhaps the best definition of a Soldier of God:

Soldier of God

I am a soldier in the army of my God.  The Lord Jesus Christ is my Commanding Officer.  The Holy Scripture is my code of conduct.  Faith, prayer and the Word are my weapons of warfare. I have been taught by the Holy Spirit, trained by experience, tried by adversity and tested by fire.  I am a volunteer in this army, and I am enlisted for eternity.  I will not get out, sell out, be talked out or pushed out.  I am faithful, reliable, capable and dependable. If my God needs me, I am there.  I am a soldier, not a baby.  I do not need to be pampered, petted, primed up, pumped up, picked up, or pepped up.  I am a soldier.  No one has to call me, remind me, write me, visit me, entice me or lure me.  I am a soldier.  I am not a wimp.  I am in place, saluting my King, obeying His orders, praising His name and building His kingdom!  No one has to send me flowers, gifts, food, cards or candy, or give me handouts.  I do not need to be cuddled, cradled, cared for or catered to.  I am committed.  I cannot have my feelings hurt bad enough to turn me around.  I cannot be discouraged enough to turn me aside.  I cannot lose enough to cause me to quit. 

When Jesus called me into this army, I had nothing.  If I end up with nothing, I will still come out ahead.   I will win.  My God has and will continue to supply all of my needs.  I am more than a conqueror.  I will always triumph.   I can do all things through Christ.  The devil cannot defeat me. People cannot disillusion me.  Weather cannot weary me.  Sickness cannot stop me.  Battles cannot beat me.  Money cannot buy me.  Governments cannot silence me, and hell cannot handle me.  I am a soldier.  Even death cannot destroy me.  For when my commander calls me from His battlefield, He will promote me to captain and then allow me to rule with Him.  I am a soldier in the army, and I'm marching claiming victory.  I will not give up.  I will not turn around.

I am a soldier, marching heaven-bound.  Here I stand!  Will you stand with me?  http://www.ecclesia.org/truth/fellow-soldier.html

Heavenly Father, thank you for allowing us to be a soldier in Your army. May we serve you with all we have for all the time we have to live.  Give us the strength to "fight the good fight" never tiring of lifting up Your name.  Grant us the victory Lord.  In your precious name we pray Jesus, Amen.  

Happy running!!!

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There's only time for the truth.  Steer clear of civilian affairs.-The Cross Movement