During the Iraq war, led by the USA and Western ally forces of Britain and France, fighting to topple the regime of President Saddam Hussien of Iraq, the war became fiercer when they drew near to where Saddam Hussien was hiding.
What made the US-led forces believe that a high-price profile target was within the area was the fierceness of the battle and the quality of republican guards stationed there. It was a small area compared to the vast areas of Badgad the US-led forces had already conquered, but Saddam Hussien stationed his elite forces there.
Despite the fierce opposition, the US-LED forces demonstrated unwavering courage and commitment. They persevered, broke through the resistance, and discovered Saddam Hussien hiding inside the tunnel. This discovery reveals why the battle was so intense.
Saddam Hussien of Iraq was pulled out of his hideout, but it wasn't a walk in the park for the US-led coalition forces.
What are the lessons in the story, and how do they apply to our spiritual warfare?
1) Fierce opposition at a given time may not indicate that you were in the wrong place or doing the wrong thing but may be a sign of a valued target or breakthrough within reach.
Soldiers who keep running away from participating in such fierce battles may ultimately retire with nothing captivating to write in their memoirs.
True elite forces don't shy away from a fight when the advancement of the kingdom is at stake. Many of Saddam Hussien's elite forces were lost in battle, as well as many US-LED soldiers, but they died with honor, defending their cause.
## Those to be crowned as the elite kingdom army of men and women who ultimately overcome the devil, the scripture says about them in Revelation 12:11, **"They did not love their lives unto the death!"** This verse speaks to the courage and commitment of those willing to sacrifice their lives for the kingdom of God.
We praise God for the victory by the blood of the lamb and the words of our testimonies. Still, the ultimate victory the church longs for will only come when a generation of men and women arise on this people's planet who will not love their lives even unto death. This means that if it has to cause their lives to advance or defend the interests of the kingdom of God, they are willing to lay it down.
Presently, the body of Christ is filled with purported soldiers of Christ who are but civilians in their mentality. They love their lives more than the cause of thy kingdom come. They worship the God of convenience and can't give it up to fight alongside the brave men and women who have accepted the mandate to invade hell's streets to rescue souls and are fighting to advance the kingdom even at the expense of their lives.
The battle cry is sounding, but many are deaf to it. Yet, a remnant is standing firm, refusing to cede any territory to the forces of darkness. They are the remnant soldiers of Christ, and their faith is unwavering. With God on their side, victory is assured.
**2 Timothy 2:3-4**
**Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No one serving as a soldier gets involved in civilian affairs--he wants to please his commanding officer. **
Onward Christian soldiers!
VISIONARY
Comments