A young man was enlisted into the army. He loved the uniform and the confident way soldiers walked through town. He admired the respect they received whenever they appeared in uniform. So he did everything he could to get enlisted. He succeeded — but he never considered the training involved. This story reminds us of the importance of Kingdom principles for effective ministry—success is not just about appearance or position, but about preparation, discipline, and understanding the work required to serve faithfully and impactfully.
He happily joined, received his uniform, and could not wait to wear it out so people would see how good he looked. But whenever it was time for training, he went reluctantly. That was the part of military life he hated. Because he disliked training, he never gave it his best effort. He did not learn how to use his basic weapons properly. Since there was no war at the time, he felt there was no real need to master them. In life and ministry, this illustrates the importance of two schools you must attend—the school of preparation and the school of discipline—because appearances alone cannot equip you for the challenges you will eventually face.
For years after joining the military, he saw no battle. His lack of urgency grew. He became even more careless about learning how to handle his weapons. He assumed that if war ever came, his commander would step in and help — not realizing that there is a limit to how much a commander can do in the heat of battle. Then suddenly, war broke out. He had to face the enemy. This raises an important question for every believer: How good are you in the Christian life basics? If we neglect the foundational skills of faith, discipline, and obedience, we may find ourselves unprepared when challenges arise.
And we all know you do not learn how to use weapons during war. Training is done in times of peace so you can survive in times of war. But this soldier believed that since there was no war, there was no need to prepare.Needless to say, he had everything required to win. He even had more weapons than his opponent — yet he was defeated. He was captured, and his weapons were taken from him.
The Spiritual Lesson
This is how many Christians live.
We have all the spiritual weapons needed to defeat our enemies and live a triumphant life, but we do not learn how to use them. Some of us rely heavily on our leaders to rescue us in times of trouble. We depend on their prayers and fasting when challenges arise. Yet we do not take time to learn how to use the weapons God has already given us. Do not wait for war before you start learning how to use your weapons. Start now. Do not be that kind of soldier; embrace living a fasted life, staying spiritually alert and disciplined so you are always ready to engage the battles God calls you to fight.
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