Once More Unto The Breach

Paul's Letter to the Ephesians, Chap.6 verse 10-12

10 A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. 12 For we[c] are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.

As I sit here looking over this beautiful view I am reminded of the need to be ever vigilent. Paul is right when he says that our enemy is prowling around like a roaring lion - although sometimes I'm sure our own broken nature is more than enough to take us off course. 

Let me explain. Every minute of everyday for me represents a choice to be made. It's a choice between resting in God's goodness, or getting caught up in what I choose. Right now that often means sad things, mistakes I've made, people I miss. Today, even though I'm resting with friends, looking over this beautiful view, I must not let down my guard. It's so important for us to be constantly aware of the ways the enemy gets us sidetracked. So, I will try to follow Paul's example: "No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it,[d] but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, 14 I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us." (Phil 3:13).

My question to you is, what will your day be like? If your day is viewed as an important battle, what course will you take? If you ever get lulled into complacency as I do, I encourage you to be focusing on "3 Endure suffering along with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. 4 Soldiers don’t get tied up in the affairs of civilian life, for then they cannot please the officer who enlisted them." 

Live your life with reckless abandon for Christ today. Everything is given by Him, so hold the gifts He has given you in open hands. Strive constantly to love everyone you come into contact today. Don't you know that you are being looked to as an example? You are being watched, act accordingly. Be listening to what God is urging you towards and what He is challenging you in.