“You’re in the Army now. You’re in the Army now.
You’re not behind a plow. You’re in the Army now.”
I sang that ditty as a kid, never expecting I’d be in the Army. Ever.
We’re in the Army Now
But I am in the army now.
And you, as a fellow Christian, are also in Christ’s army. We are to be good soldiers of God.
“Suffer hardship with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.” (2 Timothy 2:3)
Fight the Good Fight
We are to fight the good fight of faith.
“This command I entrust to you, Timothy, my son, … that by them you fight the good fight, keeping faith and a good conscience…” (1 Timothy 1:18-19)
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith.” (2 Timothy 4:7)
Use God’s Armor
We are to put on the whole armor of God.
“The night is almost gone, and the day is near. Therefore let us lay aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light.” (Romans 13:12)
“Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil.” (Ephesians 6:11)
“Therefore, take up the full armor of God, so that you will be able to resist in the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm.” (Ephesians 6:13)
We’re on Duty
As soldiers in Christ’s army, we are always on duty. We never get a furlough.
“No soldier in active service entangles himself in the affairs of everyday life, so that he may please the one who enlisted him as a soldier.” (2 Timothy 2:4)
Follow our Lord and Commander
We need to stay alert for attacks, and fall in line behind our Lord and Commander.
“And the armies which are in heaven, clothed in fine linen, white and clean, were following Him on white horses.” (Revelation 19:14)
“And I saw the beast and the kings of the earth and their armies assembled to make war against Him who sat on the horse and against His army.” (Revelation 19:19)
While the battle may rage, and while we know more difficult battles are coming, we also know the outcome of the war. God wins. And we, as His soldiers, are on the winning side.
“These [the beast and his followers] will wage war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will overcome them, because He is Lord of lords and King of kings, and those who are with Him are the called and chosen and faithful.” (Revelation 17:14)
Hallelujah!
