IF YOU DESIRE TO DISCOVER AND FULFILL YOUR DIVINE DESTINY IN CHRIST IN THIS WORLD, YOU MUST LEARN TO CONSCIOUSLY AND CONSISTENTLY ACT AS DIVINE SOLDIER IN THIS WORLD!

IF YOU DESIRE TO DISCOVER AND FULFILL YOUR DIVINE DESTINY IN CHRIST IN THIS WORLD, YOU MUST LEARN TO CONSCIOUSLY AND CONSISTENTLY ACT AS DIVINE SOLDIER IN THIS WORLD!

GOD did not hide from us the satanic spiritual WAR that rages each day against EACH ONE OF US and ALL OF US who are in Christ in this World because the Bible timely and clearly informs us thus:

And from the days of John the Baptist until now the KINGDOM of HEAVEN suffers VIOLENCE (satanic attack), and the VIOLENT (divinely anointed) takes it by FORCE. (Matthew 11:12).

Also,

Finally, my brethren, be STRONG in the LORD, and in the POWER of His MIGHT. Put on the whole armour of God, that YOU MAY BE ABLE to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we WRESTLE NOT against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this World, against spiritual wickedness in high places. (Ephesians 6:10-12; 1 Peter 5:6-10; John 10:1-10).

Therefore, it is out of place for a genuine Christian (Christ's follower) in this World to be consciously and consistently acting as a divine CIVILIAN (spiritually weak and foolish Christian) in Christ in this World instead of consciously and consistently acting as a divine SOLDIER (spiritually strong and wise Christian) in Christ in this World. True! Take note, take heed!

Having said that, it is unfortunate today that :

1. Many genuine Christians today are FAILING (encountering and experiencing unnecessary DEFEAT) in Christ in this World to the advantage of Satan because they are consciously or unconsciously acting as divine CIVILIANS (spiritually weak and foolish Christians) in Christ in this World instead of consciously and consistently acting as divine SOLDIERS (spiritually strong and wise Christians) in Christ in this World. So, sad! So bad!

2. Many genuine Christians today are FALLING (encountering and experiencing untimely DEATH) in Christ in this World to the advantage of Satan because they are consciously or unconsciously acting as divine CIVILIANS (spiritually weak and foolish Christians) in Christ in this World instead of consciously and consistently acting as divine SOLDIERS (spiritually strong and wise Christians) in Christ in this World. So, sad! So bad!

This is why God through the Psalmist told us thus:

They know not, neither will they understand; they walk on in darkness: all the foundations of the Earth are out of course. I have said, YOU are gods; and all of you are children of the most High. But YOU shall DIE like men, and FALL like one of the princes. (Psalm 82:5-7; John 10:34,35; Hosea's 4:6).

God forbid!

Now, Apostle Paul consciously and consistently acted as a divine SOLDIER (spiritually strong and wise Christian) in Christ in this World because he was conscious of who he was in Christ in this World and so he said thus:

But I trust in the Lord that I also myself shall come shortly. Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in labour, and FELLOW-SOLDIER, but your messenger, and he that ministered to my wants. (Philippians 2:24,25).

Also,

Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and FELLOW-LABOURER, And to our beloved Apphia, and Archippus our FELLOW-SOLDIER, and to the Church in your house: Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. (Philemon 1:1-3).

Therefore, he counselled Timothy as well as us today thus:

You therefore, my son, BE STRONG in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things that you had heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit you to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. You therefore ENDURE HARDNESS, as a GOOD SOLDIER of Jesus Christ. No man that WARS entangles himself with the AFFAIRS of this LIFE; that he may please Him who had chosen him to be a SOLDIER. And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he STRIVE LAWFULLY. The husbandman that labours must be first partaker of the fruits. Consider what I say; and the Lord give you understanding in all things. (2 Timothy 2:1-7).

According to the above scriptural passage, to be a GOOD SOLDIER (spiritually strong and wise Christian) in Christ in this World,

1. You must learn to ENDURE HARDNESS (affliction, lack, persecution, etc) that Satan will occasionally launch against you in Christ in this World using demons and wicked human agents. True! Take note, take heed! (2 Timothy 2:3; 2 Timothy 4:5-8; Hebrews 12:1-14; 1 Peter 5:6-10).

2. You must learn to DISCIPLINE yourself, not be carried away by the lust of the flesh (excessive passion for sex, food, drink, sleep, etc), lust of the eyes (excessive passion for beauty, material possessions, trendy things, fashion, etc) and the pride of life (excessive passion for position, power, popularity, etc) of this perishing and passing away World. This is in other to please God who has chosen you in Christ to be a divine SOLDIER (spiritually strong and wise Christian) in Christ in this World. True! Take note, take heed! (2 Timothy 2:4; 1 Corinthians 9:16-27; John 2:15-18; James 1:12-15).

3. You learn to be PRINCIPLED strictly obeying the WORD of God in Christ for you, strictly proving, praying and doing the WILL of God in Christ for you and strictly following the WAY of God in Christ for you in this World par time par your situation. True! Take note, take heed! (2 Timothy 2:5; Romans 12:1,2; Matthew 6:9,10; 1 John 5:14,15; Matthew 7:13-27).

Very importantly, you must spiritually DRESS WELL as a divine SOLDIER (spiritually strong and smart Christian) in Christ in this World by putting on the WHOLE ARMOUR of God, which are 1. Knowing and Living in TRUTH (John 8:32,36), 2. Seeking and Living in RIGHTEOUSNESS - Believing and Living in FAITH based on LOVE for God according to His Word (Matthew 6:33; 1 Thessalonians 5:8,9; Romans 10:8-11; Romans 4:17-25, Romans 1:16,17; Proverbs 14:34; 1 John 5:16-21), 3. Preaching and Living the Gospel kind of PEACE (Hebrews 12:14; Romans 10:8-17), 4. Living in FAITH (Hebrews 10:38,39; 1 Peter 5:6-10; Hebrews 11), 5. Living and rejoicing in HOPE  (1 Thessalonians 5:8,9; Romans 12:12), 6. Speaking the WORD OF GOD (Hebrews 4:12; Joshua 1:8; Romans 10:8; 2 Corinthians 4:13), 7. PRAYER (Like 18:1-8; Philippians 4:6,7; 1 Thessalonians 5:17).This is to enable you WITHSTAND in evil day and be able to STAND thereafter. Take note, take heed! (Ephesians 6:10-18; 1 Timothy 6:6-12; Ephesians 5:15-18).

Now, let me tell you the truth, you can no longer be ignorant of the hidden and obvious spiritual WAR that is against you in Christ in this wicked World to continue consciously or unconsciously acting as a divine CIVILIAN (spiritually weak and foolish Christian) in Christ in this World instead of consciously and consistently acting as a divine SOLDIER (spiritually strong and wise Christian) in Christ in this World. True! Take note, take heed!

In conclusion, I can confidently tell you that the satanic spiritual WAR against you to cause you to FAIL (to encounter and experience unnecessary DEFEAT) and to FALL (to encounter and experience untimely DEATH) in Christ in this World is REAL except you are not genuinely born again and you are not a genuine Christian (Christ's follower) in this World. True! Take note, take heed!

This is why the Bible timely counsels us thus:

We know that whosoever is born of God SINS NOT; but he that is begotten of God KEEPS HIMSELF, and that WICKED ONE TOUCHES HIM NOT. And we know that we are of God, and the WHOLE WORLD LIES IN WICKEDNESS. And we know that the Son of God is come, and had given us an understanding, that we may KNOW HIM THAT IS TRUE, and we are in Him that is true, even in His Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life. Little children, KEEP yourselves from IDOLS (demons). Amen. (1 John 5:18-21; 2 Corinthians 6:14-18).

Therefore, the Bible counsels us further thus:

SEE then that you WALK circumspectly, not as FOOLS, but as WISE, Redeeming the time, because the DAYS are EVIL. Wherefore be you not unwise, but understanding what the WILL of the Lord is. And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be FILLED with the SPIRIT. (Ephesians 5:5-15; 1 Corinthians 2:9-16; Romans 8:14,26-28).

Now, the Holy Spirit of Christ is sending me to say, it is time for EACH OF US and ALL OF US in Christ in this World to be STRONG in the LORD and in the POWER of His MIGHT. True!

This is,

1. To enable each of us and everyone of us in Christ in this World to be ABLE TO STAND against the Wiles (attacks) of the devil, our archenemy and adversary. (Ephesians 6:10-12; 1 Peter 5:6-10).

2. To enable each of us and everyone of us in Christ in this World to be ABLE TO DO EXPLOIT for Christ in this wicked World. (Daniel 11:32; Philippians 3:10,11).

3. To enable each of us and all of us in Christ in this World to enter and enjoy God's REST and BEST in Christ for each of us and all of us par time par our situation in this World. (Ephesians 6:10-18).

Don't be deceived because if you do not shift your MINDSET now to start your own PERSONAL SPIRITUAL GROWTH journey in Christ by the help of the Holy Spirit of Christ that is within you in this World and to start  consciously and consistently acting as a divine SOLDIER (spiritually strong and wise Christian) in Christ in this World instead of acting as a divine CIVILIAN (spiritual weak and foolish Christian) in Christ in this World, you will from time to time in your walk and work with God in Christ in this World FAIL and eventually FALL by Satan's consistent attacks against you which you are not SKILLFUL and ABLE to spiritually DISCERN, HANDLE and PUT under your control in Christ to have VICTORY and SUCCESS in and for Christ in this World. True! Take note, take heed! (Hebrews 5:9-14).

Whether at this moment you know or understand it or not, the satanic spiritual WAR against you in Christ in this World is very REAL. So, take your WALK (relationship) and WORK (responsibility) with God seriously now by spiritually LABOURING (in prayer with fasting, in living a holy and godly life, in giving sacrificially, in rendering selfless service in the name of Jesus Christ, in living in moderation and humility, in living in faith and patience, studying and understanding the Word, Will and Way of God in Christ for you par time in this World, etc) because that is the one and only way you can be truly be VICTORIOUS in Christ in this World in the sight and side of God to ENTER and ENJOY God's REST and BEST in Christ for you in this World in this warfare that rages against you daily. True! Take note, take heed! (Hebrews 4:1-12; Romans 12:1,2; 2 Timothy 2:15; Luke 18:1-8; 1 Timothy 6:6-12; Philippians 4:5-9; 1 Peter 5:6-10; Colossians 3:16,17; James 4:5-10; Hebrews 6:12; Galatians 6:7-10).

Take note, take heed to all of the above and it shall be well with you in Christ in this World in Jesus name.

Now, after a personal warfare prayer session, the Holy Spirit of Christ in me stirred up the song below within me, which I sang several times and I love you to join me to sing as you pay close attention to the wordings of the song:

Stand up, stand up for Jesus

Ye Soldier of thy Cross

Bring forth thy royal diadem

He must not suffer loss

From victory unto victory

His army shall He leads

Till every foes are vanquish

And Christ is Lord indeed!
(Repeat song as many as possible)

You must make sure that JESUS CHRIST who selflessly and sacrificially paid for your sin have NO LOSS to Satan through your life and living in this World. Yes! Take note, take heed!

God bless you.

MODIBO GODWILL
Divine Destiny Messenger,
Author & Speaker
@ The Purpose-costal Movement (TEPUM)