Training for Battle
The Navy SEALs were in the news for doing what seemed impossible: the eradication of Osama bin Laden. When I heard it had happened, I thought, “Wow, how’d they do that?” It didn’t happen because they woke up that morning rolled lazily over in their “sleep number” bed, got out in their silk pajamas, started the coffee, and thought to themselves, “Anyone up for getting Osama today?” No, it started many years ago when they got up that first morning at SEAL training school and began work hard to be chosen as a SEAL. It happened after they were chosen as a SEAL as they kept in shape and constantly honed their skills. That’s what it takes, training. Watch SEALs in action
The Navy SEALs were in the news for doing what seemed impossible: the eradication of Osama bin Laden. When I heard it had happened, I thought, “Wow, how’d they do that?” It didn’t happen because they woke up that morning rolled lazily over in their “sleep number” bed, got out in their silk pajamas, started the coffee, and thought to themselves, “Anyone up for getting Osama today?” No, it started many years ago when they got up that first morning at SEAL training school and began work hard to be chosen as a SEAL. It happened after they were chosen as a SEAL as they kept in shape and constantly honed their skills. That’s what it takes, training. Watch SEALs in action
Christian Training
It should be the same for us as Christians. God calls us to train constantly in God’s army “as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.” Then when our moment comes, we too will be ready.
Training that Transforms (2 Timothy 2:3-5)
Just like our military, if we want to become all we can be then we must:
1) Be Ready for Hardship (v. 3)
When the fight comes to us or if we go to it, the fight will be heard. The world system that is opposed to God and His children has trained hard to bring us down.
2) Avoid the Traps (v. 4)
Always be aware of traps that can seem harmless, but are destructive: worldly pursuits, worldly ambitions, and worldly activities. Few if any Christians ever chose to go back. It happened as they placed their first toe in the world to see what it was like.
3) Obey the Rules (v. 5)
Avoid training like the disqualified winner of the Tour de France, Floyd Landis. He cheated. Cheating destroys your character and takes away your reward. It’s NEVER worth it. Obey the rules God has set forth in the Bible.Rules protect us and provide for us. God is no cosmic killjoy. He wants us to have the best!
In training,
Pastor Trey Rhodes
Training that Transforms (2 Timothy 2:3-5)
Just like our military, if we want to become all we can be then we must:
1) Be Ready for Hardship (v. 3)
When the fight comes to us or if we go to it, the fight will be heard. The world system that is opposed to God and His children has trained hard to bring us down.
2) Avoid the Traps (v. 4)
Always be aware of traps that can seem harmless, but are destructive: worldly pursuits, worldly ambitions, and worldly activities. Few if any Christians ever chose to go back. It happened as they placed their first toe in the world to see what it was like.
3) Obey the Rules (v. 5)
Avoid training like the disqualified winner of the Tour de France, Floyd Landis. He cheated. Cheating destroys your character and takes away your reward. It’s NEVER worth it. Obey the rules God has set forth in the Bible.Rules protect us and provide for us. God is no cosmic killjoy. He wants us to have the best!
In training,
Pastor Trey Rhodes
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