TITLE : FIGHT TO WIN
TEXT: “Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.” (Hebrews 10:38)
Alexander the Great, king of Macedonia and conqueror of the Persian Empire is considered one of the greatest military geniuses of all times. During one of his several wars, he discovered that his armies where weary and contemplated turning back. He then ordered that the bridge through which they came to the enemy territory be burnt down. Hence the phrase, ‘burn the bridge behind you’. The armies were then mandated to fight and secure victory, knowing there is no means of turning back. The Christian race is a battle. From the point of salvation, a Christian youth is enlisted into God’s Army to fight against sin, Satan and self. The narrow way that leads to heaven is characterised by temptations, trials and rejections, but looking back is never a viable alternative as it attracts God’s displeasure. You must give yourself to prayers, reading of God’s Word, watchfulness, fellowship attendance and winning souls if you must overcome. Whenever you are tempted to look back, remember Lot’s wife. You have put your hands on the plough, there is no going back!
- Challenge: Are you a true soldier of Christ?
- Prayer:Lord, help me not to look back
- Further Reading:Genesis 19:16-26
- Quotation:There is no going back!
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