Chosen to be Warriors

So i have been in Houston, TX, for the past week and excited about this summer. Over the past week or so I have started reading The Lost Book Series by Ted Dekker. I also watched the Prince of Persia the other day. With reading those books (I have read the 1 & 2 so far) and the watching the movie it has really got me thinking about being a warrior for Christ. In the books Johnis is the chosen one who will save the forest dwellings and is instructed to find the seven lost books of history three fighters other fighters also join him on his journey. Johnis is the most unlikely candidate for the position, but he is chosen by Elyon (God). He ends up showing that he is worthy of his appointed position. In the movie, Prince of Persia, Dastan is chosen by the king. Dastan is a boy without a father and a mother who lives in the slums. He earns his place as a mighty warrior and prince. Both fictitious books allow ones mind to grasp what is not so easily obtainable in the "real world" that we live in were people are directed to live within the confounds of the cook cutter impression that society has created for us. The thing not being so easily grasp is the fact that we as Christians are called to be warriors.

All of this has caused me to think about the fact that we are basically called to be warriors for the Christian faith and we fight not as warrior of past have done. We fight against the unseen darkness that hides itself in everyday life. It is a spiritual battle we fight, demonic powers attack us with images, movies, music, people, and sometimes our ourself. (http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=ephesians%206:12&version= ESV).

We are chosen to do something great in the eyes of God. It is important to note that it will be great in the eyes of God because the world we live in will probably not even acknowledge that it is even great. They may see it as a step down from the "almighty" arrogant position of humanity. For this world feels that they are too great to do things of the Lord at times. We do not like to humble ourselves, or sacrifice things. The things God sees as great we sometimes see as little.

People are looking for someone to step up to the plate and save the world from all the terrible things that go on around us. They want someone to take charge in whom they can trust to do the right thing. People hunger and thirst for someone to lead. They want someone who sacrifice it all for their sake. It is our time as Christians to take the sacrifice and step up to the plate and knock it out of the park.

We (Christians) need to start seeing ourselves as warriors for God. All the temptations and struggles need to be seen as arrows pointed straight at us by Satan. Satan and his demonic spirits have their bullseye set right on our heart in hopes to destroy us. It is time that we prepare for battle. Most of us including myself, go to war each day with flimsy armor and are fighting with a pocket knife expecting to do something. It would seem ridiculous to us if we saw a soldier go into battle with a pocket knife in hand, wearing a t-shirt and shorts. It should seem ridiculous to us that we are so ill prepared to fight each day. It is about the heart and the mind, that is how the battle is fought. Victory is achieved by dying to this world, and giving your life to God. You are equipped with the sword by reading and memorizing scripture. The armor of God is placed when our eyes are focused intently on God. When you walk in truth and righteousness and peace follows your footsteps. You will be protected by faith and your salvation in and by Jesus Christ. Along with the sword (the word of God) prayer is one of the most important weapons used in battle. He is pilot in the air   taking out tanks and enemy strong holds. He is the unseen hand guiding you through the battle. He is what every soldier could wish for, because with Him battles are won.