The only true conqueror who will be crowned is the one who continues until war's trumpet is blown no more. Perseverance is, therefore, the target of all our spiritual enemies. The world does not object to you being a Christian for a time if it can tempt you to give up your journey and settle down in its ways of immorality and self-centeredness. The flesh will seek to entangle you and prevent you from pressing on to glory. Satan will make many fierce attacks on your perseverance. He will tempt you with ideas such as: "It is weary work being a Christian. Come, give it up! Must you always be humble? Are you never to indulge? Take a vacation from this constant warfare." Your perseverance will be the target for all his arrows. He will strive to hinder your walk with the Lord. He will endeavor to make you weary of suffering. He will whisper: "What is the good of being so zealous? Be quiet like the rest! Who do you hold to these doctrinal beliefs? Sensible men are getting more liberal. Blend in with the times."
Wear your shield close to your armor. Pray to God that, by His Holy Spirit, you may endure to the end.
Randy Miller
SW Region Training Coordinator
