BATTLE ORDERS

READING: 1 TIMOTHY 1:12-20

Verse 18: “This charge I commit to you, son Timothy, according to the prophesies made concerning you, that by them you may wage the good warfare.”

Paul’s charge committed to Timothy is valid instruction for every Christian. We all should wage the good warfare. We can learn some principles of good spiritual warfare from established military principles. For example, military strategy does not require that every enemy position be overcome by combat. In the history of military science, the best victories have occurred when the enemy has been forced to  surrender without any fighting actually taking place. This comes about when wise leadership commands the occupation of certain strategic positions, causing the enemy to be isolated. Then, the enemy’s only choices are surrender or annihilation. Battles that could have been costly are avoided. That’s good warfare and it results from wise leadership. In a like manner, good spiritual warfare is that which appointed by our God. He is the ultimately wise leader! When we faithfully follow the Lord in His strategy and selection of our spiritual battles, we are waging the good warfare. Under His command, we become more than conquerors. That’s a thought – about God’s Word.

RESPONSE

1. Do you consider yourself to be a trained and disciplined spiritual warrior?

2. What are your strongest impressions about spiritual warfare?