The Good Fight

 

Text:  1 Timothy 6:12(KJV)

Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.

Friends, as believers, we must recognize that we are faced daily with battles on every side. It is a battle worth fighting because God is backing and empowering us. Although, many are invisible battles but they exit either physical or spiritual. But, the good news is that it is a good fight because we are on the winning side with Jesus before us. Romans 8:37 Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. So, the war before us is already worn with our belief and faith in God through Christ Jesus as He finished the battle on the cross. Yes, Paul is calling it a good fight not because it is easy but, it is noble, victorious, and ultimately, there is an eternal reward which is a crown that never fades.

Beloved, fighting this good fight requires our trust in God as we hold on to our profession of faith.  James 4:7 Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Therefore, we must be courageous and vigilant in life challenges as we stand strong with God. Yes, there are trials, temptations and discouragements in our journey today but we must resist the enemy by standing firm as soldiers and the army of God. 2.Tim.4:7-8 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness… Friends, the promise of God is sure so, it is important we build our confidence in God despite the oppositions today because we shall end up with spiritual strength and growth if we don’t give up in JESUS name.

PRAYER POINT:

1.       Oh Lord, with unwavering trust in God who has worn the world, strengthen me in the altar of prayers with spiritual alertness in Jesus name.

ACTION QUOTE: Friends, faith empowers you to win but does not eliminate battles.