1 Timothy 4:12 (NAS)
Fight the good fight of faith;
take hold of the eternal life to which you were called, and you made the good
confession in the presence of many witnesses.
1 Timothy 4:12 (Philips)
Fight the worthwhile battle of
the faith, keep your grip on that life eternal to which you have been called,
and to which you boldly professed your loyalty before many witnesses.
Many
times when you are struggling and contending with difficulties and dangers, you
strive in your own strength to obtain your victory. However, this is not a
successful way to do battle.
In
order to win, you must use your faith to fight the enemy. When you
listen and yield to what the Lord Jehovah says, obeying Him in all
things, trusting Him with quiet confidence, you conquer the enemy on every
front. Jesus will lead, guide, and direct you to each victory. His
word moves on the forces and influences that come against your mind,
causing them to depart. You, then, will celebrate, knowing that you are a
conqueror and more than a conqueror.
Keep a
firm hold on the eternal life that you already possess. You have chosen to
devote yourself to God; therefore, let your life be real, genuine, active and
vigorous in your service to Him. You know that both in this world and
in the life that is to come, you will be blessed In Yeshua, your life is
vital, fresh, strong and powerful.
When
the Lord called you by name, inviting you to partake of this divine life, you
assented to His invitation. You put yourself in agreement with everything that
He commanded you and freely confessed what He declared you to be. You have
openly declared and have freely spoken of your faith in Him before
others; they have witnessed the strength and genuineness of your faith
in Jesus Christ, your Savior and Messiah. Therefore, continue in the Way
that you are going; for your faith is real and your victory is sure!
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