You Are A Spiritual Boxer
You are a spiritual boxer; but you are not fighting against other humans. Your enemy is spiritual wickedness in high places. You must hold on to your faith against forces you cannot fight on your own.
What is the number one championship belt you need to contend for? Faith.
Scripture warns us to contend for the faith.
Where is the first and most important level at which to contend for the faith? It is within yourself. If you are not rooted and grounded in the basics, you will not be able to stand during trials or temptations — let alone prove your point to anyone else.
What will always matter? Faith in Christ Jesus. He is our source of life.
Why Do We Need to Contend for the Faith?
To begin the Christian journey — repentance follows faith in Christ Jesus (Ephesians 2:8)
To please God (Hebrews 11:6)
Faith gives us eternal hope (Hebrews 11:1)
Faith enables us to acknowledge God's creation (Hebrews 11:3)
Faith helps us walk in signs and wonders (Matthew 21:21)
Faith keeps our focus on Christ, our Champion (Hebrews 11:2)
Faith produces good works that bring glory to God (James 2:17–18)
Faith shields us from the enemy (Ephesians 6:16)
To be found ready when Jesus appears (Luke 18:8)
To die in the faith
And so much more…
Dear child of God, we are blessed to believe in Christ. Let us pray that our faith may produce godly works daily — in our thoughts, our words, and our actions.
Maranatha, Praise God, and Amen.
