May 20, 2014
HAVE YOU HEARD THE BATTLE IS OVER, BUT THE WAR RAGES ON?
Calvary, my friends just keep repeating that one word, Calvary and then memorized the text, John 19:30 (KJV) that 
says. “When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost. ”
Theologians tell a story: Imagine a city under siege. The enemy that surrounds the city will not let anyone or anything leave. Supplies are running low and the citizens are fearful. But in the dark of the night, a spy sneaks through the enemy lines.
He rushes to the city to tell the people, in another place the enemy forces has been defeated; the leaders have surrendered. The people do not need to be afraid anymore. It is only a matter of time until the besieging troops receive the news and lay down their weapons.
Similarly, as a Child of God daily we are surrounded by the god of this world and the forces of evil, wars and rumors 
of wars, famines, pestilences, earthquakes, in divers places, false prophets, iniquity abounds and the love of many waxes cold.
In spite of what is happening in our world today and in addition with our personal trials and tribulations, things are not as it appears. As a child of God there is no need for you to be afraid, it must become clear to each of us that the main enemy who is Satan was defeated on Calvary 2000 years ago.
So THE BATTLE IS OVER, BUT THE WAR RAGES ON within God’s children so now it becomes a personal war simply because a 100% transformation has not taken place within us. There are things of this world that intrigues us to the extent that we have become “Spiritual paraplegic” unable to move and with no desire to be made whole by the transforming power of Jesus Christ and him crucified.
My friends the elimination of sin and Satan was forever made certain to all on Calvary with the redemption and
salvation of man guaranteed and God’s Children was forever protected if only we believe and are willing to give it all to Master.
My friends we are about to move into the final round of a marathon it has been and will continue to be a grueling endeavor that will continue to stretch our faith to the limit. As God’s chosen generation we have certainly entered into unchartered territory but it is not unchartered territory to our Savior.
“For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” Heb. 4:15-16 (NIV) and to endure until the end where God’s kingdom will be ours For each of us who Have given it all to the Master.
So as we come into that final stretch to the finish line, we must ask ourselves; are we a “Spiritual paraplegic” or are we moving just as strong in finishing up Christ work here on earth as we did when we first started this race? And with the help of the Spirit of God are we spreading the good news of Christ saving grace to our friends, family, love one’s, co-workers, and a world that has lost sight of the saving grace of our savior?
And are we constantly asking the question; since the BATTLE IS OVER, what must I do to end this war that is raging from 
within and is causing me to be a “Spiritual paraplegic”? Yes, that is where we must be in our final stretch as we pull the field around behind us, by keeping everyone encouraged.
In addition, always reminding the rest of the field, that once we cross that finish line no matter what place you come in at, if you have faith, and believe, and stay focused, and study the course which is the word of God, we all will receive the same, that ultimate prize, which is eternal life. For we must never forget Phil. 3:14 (KJV) “Press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus WHO MADE SURE THE BATTLE WAS OVER AND SALVATION IS OURS.
So my friends today. Stay focused, remain faithful, love one another and endure till the end and never forget to STUDY&PRAY
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