2 Timothy 2:1-4
So, my son, throw yourself into this work for Christ. 2 Pass on what you heard from me — the whole congregation saying Amen! — to reliable leaders who are competent to teach others. 3 When the going gets rough, take it on the chin with the rest of us, the way Jesus did. 4 A soldier on duty doesn’t get caught up in making deals at the marketplace. He concentrates on carrying out orders. (MSG)
The first recommendation of “becoming a true soldier” is to throw yourself into God, burn out your life, and sacrifice your life for God and God’s work.
Every achievement you make in life is useless if they are not for the advancement of God’s kingdom. If you are not living for Christ, you are living a very pitiable lifestyle.
You must be a kingdom-addicted leader, a professional in your field of study with one agenda in your heart as a true soldier of Christ and that agenda must be to serve God and advance His kingdom on earth.
Soldiers have only one affair – to please their masters. It is beyond your career, your family, your personal desire and your personal satisfaction. A true soldier is permitted to die for his assignment.
There is a pressing need for Christians in Nigeria to rise up and fight the course of the gospel of Jesus Christ. The threats of Islam against the gospel in Nigeria are coming in different forms. Grazing bills, no-public-preaching bills are pointing fingers at the church. It’s time for true soldiers of Christ to rise up for God in this nation and you are one of them.
You must have this consciousness that we are in warfare. Whether you rise up to fight or not, you are a victim! A Christianity of convenience is a waste of time! You must join in this battle in defense of the gospel both physically and spiritually!
Warfare scriptures: Nahum 2:1, 1 Samuel 2:6, Nehemiah 4:8-14, Exodus 12:-12, Psalms 2:1-5
Prayer line: O lord, from today I pledge allegiance to the cross. I lay down my life as a burnt offering. No matter what happens, I’ll never compromise my faith, I’ll rather die for what I believe in. I receive Grace today in the name of Jesus. Amen!