With the increase in natural disasters, pestilence and destruction all around us, we realise that the coming of Jesus and hence, the end of the world as we know it, is coming closer. This is also the time when more people realise that Jesus alone can save, heal, protect and provide for them. Hence, there is no more time to waste and we as WARRIORS in Christ, need to ARISE.
This article is Part 2 of a series of articles and will focus on God’s Army and Salvation. Part 1 focused on the Word from God that Women Warriors must arise and included a reflection on the current status and roles that both men and women find themselves in. If you missed Part 1, please click here to read it now.
God’s Army. No warrior goes to war, without a leader, battle plan and weapons of warfare, otherwise you will fall at the hand of the enemy, before the battle has even begun. God is Sovereign and the Creator of us all. In Colossians 1:16 we read: “For in Him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through Him and for Him.” God created us in His image (Genesis 1:27) and appointed us to be fruitful, to fill the earth and subdue it. He also gave us dominion to rule on the earth (Genesis 1:28) and therefore we must manage that, which God has entrusted to us. With that said, every warrior in Christ therefore fights in God’s personal Army and Jesus, is our Leader.
Salvation. In John 14:6, Jesus says: ““I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” There is no other way to God, than through His Son, Jesus Christ. It is not enough that you grew up in a religious home, went to Sunday School, go to church every Sunday and read your Bible every night. All the leaders of the church who crucified Jesus, did just that and still they were lost in Scriptures and when Jesus Himself came to give them a relationship with Him, they did not recognise Him. I went to Sunday School and church and yes it gave me a good foundation, but not a relationship with the Holy Spirit. Although I knew of God and His decrees, I still had a foot in the world and hence, were more easily influenced by the things of the world.
The more I read the Word of God (Bible), I realise that Jesus wants a personal relationship with us and when I made that decision at the age of 12 to invite Jesus into my heart as my personal Saviour, His Holy Spirit entered me and now dwells in me. Everything in my life changed. I had a confidence that stood up like never before and my outlook on life changed. He changed my thoughts, actions and decisions and I desired and still do, to live and work only for Him, no matter where He sends me. Unless you are there, you will not understand it, but the best I can describe it as, is that I have a well of living water inside of me, restoring, refreshing and sustaining me, every moment of the day. Jesus is alive in me!
Therefore, the first step in the battle plan is to know Christ, as in to know His heart. Hence, you need to be saved by Him and in Him, with His Holy Spirit dwelling in you. Only then, you will fully surrender to Jesus’ leadership in your life and will follow Him as the General in God’s Army. Know this today, He is not a distant, selfish and ego driven general, but a General who sets the example of a true warrior. He sacrificed Himself in the greatest battle that mankind has and ever will see. Jesus gave His life on the cross for you and me and is the ultimate sacrifice of love that conquered satan, death, sickness and hardships. Our General does not just give life, HE IS LIFE!
Warriors be encouraged today! You are not in an Army who fights for power, recognition or economic gain. You fight in God’s Army, who has ALL power, authority and strength to trample on snakes and scorpions and to demolish all the strongholds of the enemy. Your General is the King of kings and the Lord of lords and His name is Jesus Christ, the Son of the Living God. Jesus Christ, we salute You and choose to rise as Your warriors, ready for battle.
Love in Christ
Princess K
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