“Finally brethren, pray for us that the word
of the Lord may have free course and be glorified, even as it is with you.” 2 Thess 3:1
Here
we see Paul beseeching prayers for himself, Silas and Timothy as they engaged
in their labours in Corinth; as not to have any obstruction of the gospel working
through them. Beneath the surface of
daily life lie the fierce struggles of spiritual warfare being waged. Our main defense is prayer against attacks
upon the heart, mind and flesh that would hinder God’s work through us (Eph
6:10-19). It is said a man will never
learn what he needs to know until he is in a fight. Know that God does not require you to be
sinless when we come before Him, but He does ask you to be unceasing in your perseverance.
He does not require that you have never fallen, but He does ask for your unwearied
efforts to get up. He does not require
you to win, because the victory as already been won, but He does ask for you to
fight the good fight. One reason many Christians are dull and lifeless in their
faith is because they are weary and illusive when it comes to fighting for
their faith and utilizing the weapons of God to encroach on the enemy.
There
is no neutral ground in the universe; every square inch, every split second is
claimed by God and counterclaimed by Satan. C.S.Lewis
HSAY…Todd
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