Don’t run from your storm! For it is in the storm you discover Jesus will speak, “Peace be still.”
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Sep '20
Ever Faithful: The Soldier
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Sep '20
The Soldier
2 Timothy 2:1-7
Marching
The Roman soldier was called a legionary. He was typically armed with a sword called a gladius and a shield called a scutum. All of his equipment together weight approximately 45 pounds. Discipline was the order of the day resulting in hours of arduous drills. A legionary could walk up to 20 miles a day in full equipment. He was molded with others in his cohort to be a well oiled machine totally in step with his unit knowing his place in the operation.
This seemingly simple task of marching was the first step for a roman soldier. Before being trained in combat, you first had to learn to march in step with your unit fully equipped. When Paul is commanding endurance, he uses the soldier as his example, and it becomes abundantly clear why. As the soldier marches in step, we are also to keep in step with the Spirit (Gal. 5:16-25) as He is our spiritual commander.
This leads us to the next point, we need to focus on the commander’s cadence. Read more…
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Feb '18
The Characteristics of the Victorious
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Feb '18
Romans 8:37 – Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.
Have you ever played a team sport or perhaps are a fan of one? I love football. I grew up watching football, my kids played football and I still watch football every week during the season whenever possible. If you played on a team or are a knowledgeable fan of a sport, you can quickly identify the characteristics or qualities necessary for a team to be successful.
- They Have Unity
- They Are Properly Equipped
- They Have A Clear Vision
- They Respect Their Coach
- They Know How to Finish Read more…