A true soldier does not quit even in the midst of harsh conditions. He is totally under the control of his master. Being a child of God is a demand; you do not need to be cajoled. Becoming a true soldier is by volunteer. A true soldier does not break his rank, nor release secrets of the army. He encourages people to be part of the army through soul wining. A true soldier dies for the kingdom. Previously, we learnt that the first training a true soldier must undergo is the training of the Word.
Why the training of the word?
- So that you will not become a victim of spiritual carelessness and recklessness
- So that you will not become a victim of spiritual kidnappers
- So that you will not become a victim of spiritual manipulation (Genesis 3:1, 2 Corinthians 2 : 10-11)
- So that you will not become a victim of spiritual deception (2 Corinthians 11:3)
The devil operates in these three forms:
- Temptation
- Accusation (Revelation 12:10)
- Deception
In order to overcome the devil’s oppression in your life and remain effective as a true soldier, you must subscribe to spiritual sensitivity.
Further Scriptures: Jude 1:3, Luke 4:13, Revelation 9:21, Luke 4:8, Philippians 2:12
Prayer line: Oh God, I subdue every deceptive voice of the devil against my life and family in Jesus name. AMEN.
Spiritual song:
Lord create in me a clean heart
and renew the right spirit within me
sanctify me by the fire of your holiness
and I’ll forever be praising your holy name