Last week I talked about the fact that we will be engaged
in battle with the enemy; and that our level of making a difference can
directly correlate with the enemy’s level of attack. I used a quote from Rev
Richard Baxter; it said in part: “He (the
enemy) bears the greatest malice against the man who is engaged in working the
greatest damage against him.”
I ended last week with the statement that I wanted Satan
to notice me and step up his attack. Why in the world would anyone want to go
to battle?
I was reading this morning on ESPN.com about the
Lakers/Hawks game from last night. In it Kobe Bryant had a nasty throw down on
Josh Smith. Kobe looked like he was 10 years younger. The Lakers ended up
winning a tight game by one point. From all I read it sounded like an intense
battle…
Kobe was quoted as saying, “It’s just a challenge. I
wouldn’t even categorize it as fun. The fun comes in the challenge, and we’re
up for it.”
Josh Smith stated: “He’s an assassin. He wants that moment…I
love taking a challenge like that and try to step up and try to make it tough
for him…I live for moments like this.”
Please understand I am not likening spiritual warfare to
a basketball game. It is much more intense with much more at stake! Our enemy
is truly an “assassin”; roaming about like a lion, seeking to steal, kill, and
destroy. (See 1 Peter 5:8 and John 10:10) But the mentality of a competitor, (someone
willing to face a challenge), needs to be evident in our lives!
I love a challenge! I love to do battle! As Josh Smith
stated, “I live for moments like this.” But please remember that this is not
about winning a game; but literally the souls of men are at stake! Christ said
the “fields are white unto harvest”! (John 4:35)
It is time to rise up and take the challenge!
There is an old song that was put out by the Gaither
Vocal Band; the title of the song: A Few Good Men. It reminds us that God is looking
for those that will engage in the battle. It has the following line that I will
end with:
“Enlistment lines are open and He wants you to come in –
He just needs a few good men.”
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