Who's With Us?

Tuesday, October 4th, 2011

Today's Passage: Deuteronomy chapter 20
Memory Verse> Deut. 20:8

Every army probably as far back as the mutiny of lucifer has had to go through a process that I'll call a "weeding". It's where a series of tests are performed to determine who has the heart to be a warrior, and who only has good intentions, but does not have the ability to withstand all and see the fight to the end. Today in the modern military, the weeding process is carried out before the troops begin their serious training. Those not cut out for the military will simply prove so during the simplest of tasks, before the heat of the battle. With all the talk about warfare, it would be appropriate to conduct a "weeding" of our own by asking this question: Who's With Us?

In today's passage, watch how similar the elimination process is to one that would be conducted in God's army. Before assembling the troops for battle, the officers were told to "weed out" all those who were in the following categories: those who just got a new house and would be concerned about dying without having lived in it. Those who just planted vineyards would also be sent home because they would be more concerned with protecting their fields than defending their fellow soldiers.

Thirdly, those who were newly engaged and almost married would be weeded out to avoid someone else marrying their fiancees upon their deaths. And finally, those who were simply too scared (or fainthearted) to engage in battle would be weeded out. This time the reason was a little different. They could not be allowed to contaminate the hearts of the other soldiers who had their hearts sold on bringing the victory. And that's exactly why we must have one accord when we engage in spiritual warfare. Fear is a spirit, and it can spread from one heart to another. If the enemy can infest a brother or sister with it, pretty soon the whole battalion will be infested, and defeat would be certain.

So I ask the question again: Who's with us? If you find yourself at a stage in your walk where other things are just more important right nw, like the things spoken of earlier, it would be best to be honest and say, "Look, it's really hard to focus right now. I 'm in no mindset to fight." The truth is it would be received with much more respect than those who're just plumb scared. Did God ONLY equip SOME of us with the spirit of power, love, and a sound mind, or did we ALL? Is God the kind of God Who plays favorites, or does He give each of us according to the measure of faith? It's time to decide WHO's part of the battle, or who's not ready. If you're with us, then you must also be willing to get on one accord to destroy the enemy's ability to attack the weakest link. Then, together we can destroy the most formidable enemy breathing. I'm ready. Aren't you?

Prayer: Father, You train my hands for war and my fingers to fight. I'm nothing without Your power. But with You, I can run through a troop and leap over a wall. I hear You gathering Your children together in unity against the enemy of our souls. Please strengthen us so that there are no links in between to stop You from winning. Go forth now into battle, and may Your enemies be scattered before You. In Jesus' mighty Name, Amen I love You,