Onward Christian Soldier

By: Devin Bennett

Before I begin this piece I would like everyone to take a moment to pray for all the soldiers, fighting and fallen, and their families. May the Lord give them peace and comfort while they wait to be reunited with those that are away and those they have lost. It's because of these brave men and women that we have a freedom to celebrate. God Bless the USA, and all the world!

This piece is about our role as leaders in this world. Pastoring is not the only form of spiritual lead-ership for Christian men. The men who take time to write in this journal each month have taken a leader-ship role. In James 3:1 we are told that not many should become teachers for we will be judged with greater strictness. For we all make mistakes. The best way to teach is through action ie. The way you live your life. As leaders we are accountable to one another and to God. The things we write in this jour-nal are principals that we aspire to live by, not just write about. If we write about spending quality time with God but our actions say something different then this gives out the wrong impression to others. What you say and how you live will affect the spiritual lives of others, so mean what you say. Please know that I am not judging anyone in particular. This is simply something the Lord has placed on my heart. I don't feel that everyone understands the leadership role they assume when they write a piece for this journal. I truly believe every man has sound intentions when they write but is that reflected only in the writing or in the way of life that inspired the writing? Even tho we are weak, God uses us to declare the Good news to others. The declaration of the Good news must not stop at the journal. Jesus wants us to be role models for others. This concept is a heavy burden but it gets easier the more we walk with Him. Jesus tells us in Matthew 11:29-30 Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me. For I am gentle and hum-ble in heart and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. This is what we must strive for each day, to learn from Jesus, to be like Him. This is our mission as Christian Soldiers, to protect our brothers and sisters from the enemy, to speak truth and keep love for one another.