"Men think of the world not as a battleground, but as a playground" ~A.W. Tozer (1)
God fills our lives with so many blessings, and He wants us to enjoy them, but we need to remember that we're in a battle against spiritual forces of evil (Ephesians 6:12).
Our purpose on earth is to do God's will, to share the Good News, and to prepare our hearts for heaven (Hebrews 11:13-16).
And we can expect resistance.
That's why we need to focus on the good fight, not the good life:
1. Submitting to God and resisting Satan (James 4:7).
2. Being alert and standing firm (1 Peter 5:8-9).
3. Putting on the full armor of God (Ephesians 6:11).
4. Remembering that the desires of this world pass away (1 John 2:17).
There are many blessings to enjoy in this life, but we must never forget it's our battleground, not our playground.
(1) A.W. Tozer, This World: Playground or Battleground, page 1,2
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DeleteLove Tozer's words of wisdom. Thanks for posting them. God does give us "all things richly to enjoy" while on this earth, but more to live for than playing on a playground!
ReplyDeleteGlory to God. Our God is so great that though its 1 min devotion, it's impact is so powerful like a 1 hour sermon. It's truly helpful to revive again for Christ.
ReplyDeleteMay the Lord extend this ministry for His glory. God bless you Gail.
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