Someone sent me a song that starts out "I am a warrior in an army that will never know defeat." The phrase stopped me in my tracks. It was too incredible of a thought to fully comprehend. My King is the leader of the greatest army ever to exist. Not because He has such great soldiers, but because His own might, power, and majesty are beyond any other that have ever been or will be. Psalm 95:3 says "For the LORD is a great God, and a great King above all gods."
There is nothing, absolutely nothing, that can defeat Him. This thought made me feel so warm and comforted. Why do I ever flirt with the world and the things it offers? Why do I ever risk my membership in such an army to taste of an offended attitude or critical spirit?
Some of us love to win. Imagine knowing that you were going to win every game you played. You could confidently hold all the worst cards in your hand, yet know you would come out on top every time. That's how great our King is! It doesn't matter what happens in the world around us, what personal disasters we face, what pain and turmoil ensue. His love, His power will always win in the end.
Let us not entirely underestimate the enemy, however. He is watching with great cunning for any weakness we may show. One of his favorite tactics is fear. If he can make us fear losing, if he can make us fear pain, he knows he may not have won the war, but be at least halfway to defeating one soldier. Our only hope lies in drawing nearer, ever nearer to our King. One of our greatest weapons is to sing triumphant songs of victory in the face of fear.
We are all warriors. We don't know what twists and turns the battles here on earth will take, but we do have a hope everlasting and an Almighty King. Let each one of us face tomorrow with smiles on our faces and joy in our hearts, for has He not promised? "One man of you shall chase a thousand: for the LORD your God, he it is that fighteth for you, as he hath promised you."
I want to keep the thought ever in my heart that the army I am part of, the King in whose service I am, shall never know defeat. I am not just any warrior, I am His warrior.
There is nothing, absolutely nothing, that can defeat Him. This thought made me feel so warm and comforted. Why do I ever flirt with the world and the things it offers? Why do I ever risk my membership in such an army to taste of an offended attitude or critical spirit?
Some of us love to win. Imagine knowing that you were going to win every game you played. You could confidently hold all the worst cards in your hand, yet know you would come out on top every time. That's how great our King is! It doesn't matter what happens in the world around us, what personal disasters we face, what pain and turmoil ensue. His love, His power will always win in the end.
Let us not entirely underestimate the enemy, however. He is watching with great cunning for any weakness we may show. One of his favorite tactics is fear. If he can make us fear losing, if he can make us fear pain, he knows he may not have won the war, but be at least halfway to defeating one soldier. Our only hope lies in drawing nearer, ever nearer to our King. One of our greatest weapons is to sing triumphant songs of victory in the face of fear.
We are all warriors. We don't know what twists and turns the battles here on earth will take, but we do have a hope everlasting and an Almighty King. Let each one of us face tomorrow with smiles on our faces and joy in our hearts, for has He not promised? "One man of you shall chase a thousand: for the LORD your God, he it is that fighteth for you, as he hath promised you."
I want to keep the thought ever in my heart that the army I am part of, the King in whose service I am, shall never know defeat. I am not just any warrior, I am His warrior.
I am sorry to say I know almost nothing of the song I mentioned, not even who wrote it. If anyone else has details, feel free to contact me or leave the information in the comment section below.
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ReplyDeleteAwesome. I’ve been thinking too how fear drives us. But if we believe what you just wrote why should we fear?? I’ve found it’s my reaction that lets me know the truth. Thanks for adding to my think tank😊 Bonnie
ReplyDeleteThat song was written in honor of a boy named Eli Parker Jantz. He's on caring bridge. He had a liver transplant and complications afterwards as well as some other medical issues. But he is healthy today. But I can't tell you the song writer. If I find the information I'll add another comment. 😊
ReplyDeleteThank you! I've heard now that the author/composer is Shannon Smith.
DeleteLove it!
ReplyDeleteYes, such an incredible comfort to know God is still in control!
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