Still In The Fight!

I attended a men's breakfast at our church yesterday morning. The topic we were presented with was that we are "Still In The Fight." It's a video series about Navy Seals talking about how when they joined the military, they were given all kinds of gear for protection. Helmets, guns, night vision, chest plates, etc. etc. Then they equated it to being a Christian and putting on the whole armor of God.

Ephesians 6:13-17(NLT)
¹³ Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm. ¹⁴ Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God’s righteousness. ¹⁵ For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared.^{[a] 16} In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil.^{[b] 17} Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

Just like the Seals have to train and put into use the equipment that they were given, the same goes for us Christians. God's armor does us no good if we do not put it on and train how to use it. How does one train for that you may ask. Well, dig into God's word. Read your Bibles everyday. Memorize scripture. Pray continuously!

Proverbs 4:20-21 (NLT)

²⁰ My child, pay attention to what I say.
    Listen carefully to my words.
²¹ Don’t lose sight of them.
    Let them penetrate deep into your heart,

1 Thessalonians 5:17 (NIV)
¹⁷ pray continually

The message yesterday reminded me of the shooting that happened at that factory in Aurora last year. The Aurora PD released some audio of what happened that day a little while later. One of the officers who first arrived on the scene was shot right away, but he can be heard over the radio saying
"I've been hit, but I'm still in the fight."

That's how it is with Satan. He can take a shot at you, hit you, but as long as you still have breath, God still has you in the fight! He will pick you back up and get you back on your feet and keep you moving forward.

Isaiah 41:10 (NLT)

¹⁰ Don’t be afraid, for I am with you.
    Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you.
    I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.

 

So it doesn't matter how old you are. If your 8, 80 or 108, God can still use you! As long as you are still breathing, you are still in the fight! God still has a use and a purpose for you!

 Amen!!