There is no need for a general if there is no army. There is no discipline in the ranks if there is no discipline in their commanders. While generals must eventually learn to command great armies, they often start as foot soldier, first leaning the disciplines and methods of commanding themselves. Galatians 5:22-23 Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control Self-control is the last in the list, and therefore the first that should be mastered. Any soldier assigned to battalion or military unit is first disciplined in training. From basic training onward, all advancement in rank and skill requires the continuing growth of knowledge of strategies and tactical maneuvers, as well as being familiar with weaponry systems and how to interpret intelligence reports. The orderly regimentation of a prayer warrior positions the recruit for endurance and perseverance even in the toughest of circumstances. Roadblocks in the Spirit that withhold Gods blessings from the earth are only destroyed through disciplined, persistent prayer. It is the regular affirmation of prayer that destroys the enemys towers and defense systems. Jesus called us to be constantly growing in such tactic and disciplines. Though He expects us to come to Him as children and never lose our childlike trust in Him, He also expects us to grow up and become capable ambassadors ministering to others as He would in the world. Ephesians 4:14-15 We should no longer be children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, in the cunning craftiness of deceitful plotting, but speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him who is the head-Christ. As we set out on a lifetime of following Jesus, we must grow up and mature in our faith if we are to make any difference for the kingdom of God. As we grow in Christ, we learn new skills and develop divine habits.*
Posted on: Mon, 14 Oct 2013 19:22:32 +0000
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