January 5
THE BATTLE AND THE FIGHT
-It is interesting to note that the Bible makes a distinction between man finding himself in a battle and a fight. It is
important to understand the nature of our battle and of our fight. Those who understand the difference between these two will
continually find themselves walking in the Spirit. The opposite of walking in the Spirit is a life of continually frustrating
the grace of God. 1st Samuel 17:47 states, concerning David’s encounter with Goliath, … And all this
assembly shall know that the Lord saves not with sword and spear: FOR THE BATTLE IS THE LORD’S, and HE will give you
into our hands … Now let us consider what the apostle Paul told Timothy concerning the fight in which mankind finds
himself. 1st Timothy 6:12 states, … FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT OF FAITH, lay hold on eternal life ( the life of
the ages ) …
-We are here faced with two things:
1. THE BATTLE
2. THE FIGHT
We are told that the battle is the Lord’s and that the good fight of faith is ours. So as we can see, God plays a
part and we play a part. The purpose of the ages is one that involves God and man, or you could say that it is the purpose
of God to be manifested in and through mankind ( the human race ). In order for this to take place God must perform that which
only He is capable of doing. We are then called upon to recognize and participate in what God has provided. Here are
three key ingredients to a victorious walk in God:
1. THE BATTLE IS THE LORD’S …
2. THE FIGHT IS OURS …
3. THE FAITH IS GOD’S GIFT TO US …
( … God has dealt to every man the measure of faith … Romans 12:3 )
-Here is a grand revelation that you should take to heart. It is worthy of much meditation. THE GOOD FIGHT OF FAITH, WHICH
IS OURS, IS TO CONTINUALLY BELIEVE THAT THE BATTLE IS THE LORD’S!!! Let this thought become more than just mere words
to you. Let it sink down deep into your spirit. It must become a way of life for you and a part of your thought process. This
revelation allows you to rest, causing God to work on you, in you, and through you. This is what it means to labor ( be diligent
) to enter into His rest. Every thought, situation, trial, and tribulation must be diligently offered up to God in faith,
believing that God will always fight your battles for you. THIS IS VICTORY AND PEACE IN THE MIDST OF THE STORM!
-FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT OF FAITH!-
