Much
of what occurs on the battlefield has little in common with the noble scenes of
bravery depicted in war movies. Most of what a soldier faces in real life
warfare seems far less heroic, but in fact, is where true heroes are born. The
command to “hold position” is usually not an assignment to stand guard at a palace
entry, but rather, it is an order to a lay in a hole in the ground, or crouch
next to a damaged building or the burned out hulk of a vehicle. Yet, in the big
picture, faithfulness to hold that ignoble space is critical to overall
victory. So it is in our spiritual assignments. LORD of All, my Commander in Chief,
no matter how lowly the place or how long I must hold position, I am here to
obey. I delight to do Your will O God.
A serious pursuit of godliness requires an equally serious renunciation of worldliness. Too often, we measure spirituality with false scales. While being wisely selective with our public vices we are less so with our private attitudes and perspectives. In reality, it is the thoughts and intents of the heart where the greatest battles must be waged; our actions will ultimately align with the condition of our hearts. Lord God, You know me inside out, You are not fooled by human facades. Plow my heart with Your Word and Spirit and leave nothing unturned. Refresh my inward man that I may outwardly glorify You in all places at all times.
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