GOD'S SOLDIER

"Suffer hardship with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus". 2 Timothy 2:3 ASV

The army is a place of discipline and toughness. A soldier in service is controlled with an ordered lifestyle. He endures tough physical and mental training and always at the disposal of his commanding officer. When its time for war, he can't give excuses because he is under an oath and his life is no longer his as long as he remains in the army. He is a legitimate soldier of his Country. 

When you give your life to Christ, you were enrolled as a soldier in God's army; You are now a bona-fide and authentic soldier in God's army. 2 Timothy 2:4 ASV says "No soldier on service entangleth himself in the affairs of this life; that he may please him who enrolled him as a soldier". When you realize that you are a soldier in God's army, you begin to understand that you are called to a life of spiritual discipline. It's no longer the case of doing what you feel like doing or what you want to do, you learn to take instructions from the Holy Ghost because He is your Grand Commanding General.

At this point, going to church no longer become optional to you. The army soldier has no choice but to always resume his job everyday and at a particular time. You are also an army soldier and you have a responsibility to always be in church and be there at the time stipulated for any service. Prayer becomes part of the daily lifestyle of the soldier in God's army and Soul Winning also becomes unquestionable. The Soldier takes an active role in the expansion of God's Kingdom and in all church activities. Keep your uniform on and stand firm in Faith as a good soldier in God's army.

Further Scripture Study: Ephesians 6:12 

Declare This: Dear Father, I've made up my mind to remain one of Your soldiers and I commit myself to carrying out the instructions You laid out in Your Word in Jesus name Amen.