"A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power."(NLT) Isaiah 49: 15
I have never been to a physical battle, so I may not be in a good position to say exactly the words the superiors give to their men before battle. However, as a Christian, I believe we are all aware of the many preparations we undertake for battle.
The nitty-gritty is what goes into what Ephesians 6: 11-17 describes as putting on the full armor of God. The sins and challenges that cross our path are the battles we need to fight every day. Many times we just put on the armor just like the Bible says and go for battle. However, most of us end up failing. We then ask ourselves: HOW DID THIS HAPPEN? I did all that is said in the bible. Why couldn't I overcome this sin?
The little secret I have come to discover about battles in any form is the psychological aspect of it. It is the most important aspect of our battle that most of us ignore. As an individual seeking to undertake a project, the moment you see yourself as a failure in life, you will remain a failure no matter how well you prepare in life.
It is the same with our Christian battle. God is admonishing us to first, be strong in Him and his might power (final words of a Captain to his colleagues). Before we put on the full armor and set for battle, we need to trust in whose name we are fighting. The foundation for putting on the armor must be set right. We become dead meat if we don’t know who we are fighting for and for what cause. A battle without a leader is a defeated battle.
Your success in life and the Christian battle is how well you TRUST GOD’S POWER to save you in ALL SITUATIONS. Beloved if your foundation is right, then join me together with Christ. Put on the Full Armor of God and stand firm against all the strategies of the devil (Ephesians 6: 11).
Reflection
How well is your foundation in Christ? Is your faith in Christ based on the right ingredients (who He says He is)? Do you believe you will overcome life's challenges in His name? Beloved if you have not set this foundation right then no matter how well you put the armor, you are sure to fail.