Fight You Must

Fight You Must

"But if they don’t settle for peace and insist on war, then go ahead and attack." — Deuteronomy 20:12

When you enlist in the army of the Lord—when you turn from sin and confess Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour—you automatically become a threat to the kingdom of darkness. The moment you switch sides, hell takes notice. You become a target. And because of that, fight you must.

The Apostle John reminds us that victory comes through faith:

"The person who wins out over the world’s ways is simply the one who believes Jesus is the Son of God." — 1 John 5:5 (MSG)

Our real battle, then, is not with swords or fists, but with unbelief. To fight is to believe—steadfastly, continuously, even when everything around you says otherwise. Faith is our weapon; consistency in faith is our victory.

Abraham understood this truth. Scripture says,

"Abraham never wavered in believing God’s promise. In fact, his faith grew stronger, and in this he brought glory to God." — Romans 4:20 (NLT)

That is the kind of faith that wins. He stood firm, resisted doubt, and glorified God through unwavering belief.

So remember—fighting is believing, and believing is winning.

Reflection:
Every day presents a new battlefield—fear, doubt, temptation, discouragement. The enemy’s strategy is to weaken your faith, but your greatest defense is to keep believing. Stand firm in what God has said, even when you can’t see it yet.

Prayer:
Lord, strengthen my faith for the battles I face. Help me to stand firm in belief, resist the lies of the enemy, and glorify You through unwavering trust. Teach me to fight the good fight of faith, knowing that in You, victory is already mine. Amen.

Have a fruitful day,
(Dr.) Emmanuel Okoro
(aka Dr. Lift)

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