Tuesday, October 23, 2012

I'm in the King's Army

"I'm too young to march in the infantry, shoot the artillery, fly over land and sea, I'm too young to ride in the cavalry but I'm in the King's Army."

I remember singing that little chorus when I was a kid growing up in our small church.  We sang it with the hand signs at open voice.  Somehow, it seems much easier to believe as a kid that it does now. 

We had a pretty hectic day yesterday.  A day that adversely impacted a member of my family, a day that was packed with events, a day that lasted way beyond 24 hours.  In times like these, it is important to support those you love.  It was not unexpected.  It is rarely unexpected because the more you sign up to serve in that army, the more you are attacked. 

Sometimes, in the battle, you get caught in the crossfire.  It is those times where it becomes most important to be equipped with the armor of God.  Nothing can penetrate that shield of faith, helmet of salvation or breastplate of righteousness unless it goes through God first. 

And you may be exhausted at "fighting the battle" to the point you want to give up.  Let me just say this....don't!

Where would we be if Moses had given up?  Instead, he persevered and saw the glory of God.  What about Abraham?  He held on until God fulfilled His promise of a son even if Abraham was in his 90's. And what if David would have feared Goliath like everyone else?  The Philistines might have liked a different ending.  Our God is an on time God...not our time, His time.  He is the commander of this army!

There is no giant too big that God can't handle, and there is no army too powerful to subdue.  Do not be afraid, take your position and hold on and see the deliverance of the Lord.  After all, you're in the King's Army!

Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army.  For the battle is not yours but God's.  You will not have to fight this battle.  Take up your positions, stand firm, and see the deliverance the Lord will give you.  2 Chronicles 20: 15 & 17  

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