The other night I went to play Haunted House Laser Tag with some friends. We got all suited up, and for a minute, I wondered what I was doing. I hated to be frightened. To make matters worse I was the last one in our group into the maze. It was at this moment I determined in my spirit, I will not be afraid. I will defend my people and myself and I will kill the bad guys. Besides, this is not real and neither are most fears. I won’t squander another minute on fear in my life for any reason.
Several minutes into the maze of darkness I was tapped on the shoulder by a vampire. I looked and him and said, Oh, hi right before I shot him. My focus was on my team and myself getting out alive. Okay, that is a little melodramatic. In other words, I shot at every bad guy in sight. My position changed many times within the maze. It felt best to be in the middle protected and secure by people who love and trust me. My position made me aware of the few times in my life I have felt this protection.
It is much easier fighting the bad guys on the outside you can see. The hardest battle we wage is between our spirit and flesh which never leaves us on this earth. It has taken me 47 years to reach the point where I am spiritually armed and do not allow fear to paralyze me. In Christ we can do all things and He will provide all we need to win the battle when we rely on, trust, believe, and follow Him. God gives me the peace, confidence, and courage to conquer my day. I rejoice in knowing that God and I win the war in the end and He is with me in every battle.
How do you arm yourself for battle?
