Over the past few months I have been getting back into shape by jogging. This is huge for me. You must understand I have taken an exercise break since the Ronald Regan administration. I began with the program Couch to 5K. After that I began training for my 10K. I continue to amaze myself by how far I can run, this coming from a guy who had a hard time running a mile back in high school.
I realize, in order to stay healthy my body needs to exercise. Is there pain in getting my body into shape? Yea, big time. I cannot tell you how sore I have been at times. However, I can see my body getting stronger every week.
We need to get into shape spiritually. It’s not a matter of if Satan will attack, it’s when. If we are not prepared we are going to fall flat on our face. I was watching TV this morning. It was the Navy Seals training camp program. They were pushing these guys to their very limits and beyond. They know the battle is coming and if these guys are not in the best shape, they will be killed.
Not every hardship that comes our way is demonic. We live in an imperfect world. I will tell you there are a lot more attacks coming from Satan than we might want to admit to ourselves.
Ephesians 6:10-13
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.
Janet and I have challenged each other to spend more time in the Word than ever before. We realize with the new book coming out in October and both of us doing more ministry, that we are under attack. We both need to be in shape spiritually. Why would you ever think you could go out and run a marathon of 26 miles if you hadn’t run a mile yet? Why do we feel we can stand up to Satan’s attacks when we haven’t even put on the armor of God yet?
This week I am encouraging you to step it up. Get ready for the attack that is coming. The victory is yours if you are in shape spiritually. There are a number of things you can do to get into shape, I’ll give you three today.
1. Spend time daily in the Word of God.
2. Spend time daily in prayer with God.
3. Find a small group of believers that you can walk with.
That might sound to simple but I promise you’ll see results. Ladies feel free to sign up for Janet’s daily Bible study at ChocolateandGod.com. Men, grab a devotional or your Bible and start reading something daily.
2 Timothy 4:7
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
All of us need to take the battle we are in more seriously if we are going to see the victory we desire. The race can be run but we need to get into shape. Lets begin today.
If you are encouraged, please leave a quick note that you’ll join Janet and I getting into shape spiritually. We would love to have you join us.
Check out my new book coming out October 11th. The Day Satan Called. I would love to have you read it. For a FREE CHAPTER click HERE.
God bless,
Bill Scott
Very cool, dude. I am with you!!!