Pastor Deon shared with us regarding the necessity for Christians to be prepared for the spiritual battles we will face every day. "Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes" (Ephesians 6:11).
The indictment expressed by our guest pastor, which I will elaborate on here, is that there are many who call themselves Christians but they seem to be allergic to the battlefield. If there is food being served, then a multitude shows up (see John 6:26-27). If singing is going on, then Bronx Bethany sings loud and strong. If it's time to pray, or witness, or stand up for Jesus, then no one shows up. It seems we would rather eat or sing than pray. In fact, if you take an inventory of the amount of time Bronx Bethany spends in food preparation and music rehearsals in comparison to the amount of time spent in actual corporate prayer (that means the amount of time praying- not singing, not listening to other people preach, not asking your friend how their week has been), you will be shocked at the ratio.
Life on the battlefield, authentic Christian life, is not about food and music. It's about prayer, confession, submission, and obedience to God. If we are not about life on the battlefield, then we can never claim to be an imitator of Christ.
So, my friends, are you ready to fight?
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