Our Solid Front In Christ
Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier
of Jesus Christ (2 Timothy 2:3).
In Christianity, we have a solid front in Christ.
The Spirit of God, through the Apostle Paul,
referenced this in Colossians 2:5 (AMPC). It says, “For
though I am away from you in body, yet I am with
you in spirit, delighted at the sight of your [standing
shoulder to shoulder in such] orderly array and the
firmness and the solid front and steadfastness of
your faith in Christ [that leaning of the entire human
personality on Him in absolute trust and confidence
in His power, wisdom, and goodness].” In the face
of daunting challenges and oppositions, we don’t
chicken out or give in; rather, we face them head-on,
because we’re bold and courageous. We’re victors in
Christ Jesus.
It baffles the spiritually unlearned how we’re able
to face challenges, dire crises in life and still be aglow
in the spirit, full of joy and exuberant with praise to
the Lord. It’s because we’ve come to know that, come
what may, our victory is inevitable. We’re destined
to always win. We’re never disadvantaged. Jesus
said, “These things I have spoken unto you, that in
me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have
tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome
the world” (John 16:33).
Those who don’t stand their ground, with a solid
front in the midst of trouble have ignored the Word
and walk in fear and unbelief. But that’s not God’s will
for you. The real Christian life isn’t one of struggle,
failure or defeat; it’s a life of ever-increasing glory, and
our challenges are as bread. The Bible calls the crises
we face a “light affliction,” because we’re born to
overcome: “For our light affliction, which is but for
a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and
eternal weight of glory” (2 Corinthians 4:17).
Nothing, in life or death, was designed to defeat
you. Therefore, be strong. Be tough. Endure hardness
as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. Keep your head high;
square your shoulders. No matter what’s going on in
your life or around you, maintain your faith in the Word
of God and win.
Prayer
Precious Father, I thank you for the victorious and glorious
life I have in Christ. Your Word puts me over at all times, and
by the power of the Holy Spirit, I prosper in all that I do, and
my faith prevails always, to the glory of your Name. I’m forever
lifted, strengthened, full of joy and peace, because the greater
One lives in me, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Further Study
Ephesians 6:10-13; 2 Timothy 2:1;1 Corinthians 15:58
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Ezekiel 41-42
2 Peter 3
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
John 16:1-11
1 Chronicles 29