I have been thinking a lot about the battle in the physical, but also in the spiritual. Let’s not forget about the constant battlefield of the mind. I have been studying Revelation 17 & 18 the past couple of weeks with my online Bible Study Fellowship group. Lots of questions about end-times, evil’s last ditch effort to win, and the confidence we have in the outcome.

My mind just keep circling in this thought of the battle. We are not by-standers. We are the fighters in the war. The war for the souls of man for eternity. And we often take up that call and mission and then go after it with everything we have! Ephesians 6 describes the armor of God that is provided for us in the battle, but how often do we mentally equip ourselves with His armor? How often do we run out into the fight frantically unprepared?

I think I often need the reminder that I am not the commander of the battle. I don’t have to come up with the winning battle strategy or set the battle plan or determine the fight location. I am not the one who decides the outcome of the smallest of wars or the final war. However, I do fight in the battle as a warrior for Jesus.

Part of the problem is that often I do want to decide the outcome, the timing, etc. The draw to potentially avoid pain and discomfort and the unknown. I am not all-knowing or all-powerful. My sight is very limited and often temporal. I am becoming more aware that faith is submission to the authority and sovereignty of God. Getting to the point where I can REST in His sovereignty and authority.

I will link two songs below that speak directly to my heart and soul every time I hear them in church. I am copying some of the lyrics below.