FIGHTER’S QUALIFICATION
Memorise: And now also the
axe is laid unto the root of the trees: every tree therefore which bringeth not
forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. Luke 3:9
Whenever someone is invited to join the army, he is
told the beautiful things that he will get when he signs up: cheap food, free
clothing and a lot of other fringe benefits. He is never told what he will go
through when he gets into the barracks. In the barracks, he is taken through
heavy rigours and at the end of the day, he is taken through heavy rigours and
at the end of the day, he become the same manner, before the Almighty God would
hand over His weaponry to anyone, the fellow will go through some rigours. The
good news is that He promised in Isaiah 43:2 that He will be with you while you
pass through those challenges.
“When thou passest through
the waters, I will be with thee; and
through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the
fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.”
Every fighter is the army of the Lord must be aware
that the Commander-in-Chief will not tolerate parasites. He is highly
intolerant of those who have nothing significant to contribute (John 15:2). He
wants everyone engaged in His vision to contribute their own quota. The
question is: in the service of God, would you be referred to as an asset or a
liability? Also, in the army of the Lord, there is no room for loafers and
deserters. While all loafers are summarily dealt with, deserters face eternal
death (Luke 3:9). There is no backing out in the army of God. This is why in
Ephesians 6:13-17, there is no armour of our backs. The day you turn your back
to the enemy, you become exposed to his attacks. With your hands still on the
plough, you are not even allowed to look back
(Luke 9:62). Furthermore, in the army of the Lord, there is no room for
slothfulness. There is no room for lazy people. You are supposed to be
diligent. There is also no room for divided loyalties (Matthew 10:370. your
loyalty must be only to the Commander-in-Chief. You have to rely on God because
you cannot do these things on your own accord. If you rely on Him and draw your
strength from Him, you will be amazed when you start doing certain things that
you never thought were possible. You will discover obedience become very easy.
For you to succeed in the army of the Lord, the Lord Himself must hold your
hand and continue to lead you on. What must you do so that He can hold your
hand? The answer is found in 1 Peter 1:15-16:
“But as he which hath called
you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; Because it is
written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.”
Key point
You have to plough looking
straight ahead. God is not a democrat. He rules by decrees.
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