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Weaklings or Warriors? - part 2 of 2 Roman’s 8:37, states that, “We are more than conqueror’s through Christ who loved us.” In the original Greek language, the word “conqueror” is “hupernikao,” and it means to be more than a victor. That means that the outcome has already been decided and that through Christ we can overcome evil. Too often Christians try to battle in their own strength, only to lose the battle. While Christ is always with us, we have to acknowledge Him in all of our ways if we are to walk in His victory. According to Daniel 7:25 the enemy will wear out some of the saints of God, but that is not the way it has to be for us. While coping with all of our busy schedules, we dare not neglect our time of seeking God and reflecting upon His will for every part of our lives. As warriors with Christ we must understand that the victory is ours if we remain willing to forsake everything but God. Isa 9:5-6 (KJV) “For every battle of the warrior [is] with confused noise, and garments rolled in blood; but [this] shall be with burning [and] fuel of fire. (6) For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” Truly the battles belong to the Lord, and Isa 9:5-6 gives us a view of the spiritual significance of Jesus Christ as our victorious warrior. The power and authority are the Lord’s, and He will counsel those who trust in Him until they reach the victory. His reign is everlasting, so we know that even today we can have the victory as well as the perfect peace that comes with it. If we as warriors can keep Christ as our passion, and let Him burn away all of our weaknesses, the Kingdom of God will not only manifest, but will increase as well. Col 1:27 (KJV) “To whom God would make known what [is] the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.” One of the most important reasons for transformation from weakling to warrior is that God be glorified in His earthen vessels. The world will know when they see the warriors of God, because the glory of God will be revealed in our lives. Psa 40:3 (KJV) “Many shall see and fear, and put their trust in the Lord.” Walking in the power of Christ’s salvation will cause others to know His wonder and will transform born again Christians from being weaklings into warriors. -Kurt Thurston
August Newsletter 2005 | Love of the Truth | Ministry Minded part 3 of 3 | Weaklings of Warriors part 2 of 2 Pastor's Journal August 2004 | Arise - Become - Build and Shine part 2 of 3 |
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