I'll fight
1 Timothy 6:12-14
"Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses. I give thee charge in the sight of God, who quickeneth all things, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confession; That thou keep this commandment without spot, unrebukeable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ:"
Each year, the members of the Salvation Army would gather for a conference to be inspired and equipped to do more in their work for the Lord. One of the great highlights of the conference was when the founder, William Booth, would address the delegates. In 1912, the event was held at the Royal Albert Hall in London with more than seven thousand people in attendance. Though no one knew it at the time, the elderly William Booth had only three months to live, and this would be the last time he would speak to the group.
His final address ended with these words. “While women weep, as they do now, I’ll fight; while children go hungry, as they do now, I’ll fight; while men go to prison, in and out, in and out, as they do now, I’ll fight; while there is a poor lost girl upon the streets, while there remains one dark soul without the light of God, I’ll fight; I’ll fight to the very end!”
Every obedient Christian must fight. We have enemies in the world, the flesh, and the devil against whom we must do battle. We have discouraged Christians around us who need to be strengthened. We have lost friends, neighbors, co-workers, and family who need to be won. But the victories we need won't be dropped in our laps without us doing anything for them. The battles must be fought if they are to be won. In Heaven, we will have rest from our labors, but as long as we are on Earth, we must fight.
Growth Principle:
We cannot accomplish the work God has placed before us unless we are willing to continue in the spiritual fight by His grace.