Hold On, Old Soldier
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Hold On, Old Soldier
The battlefield has been long. You have stood your ground through skirmishes and sieges, through days when the enemy seemed relentless and nights when sleep would not come. Your armor feels heavier than it used to. Your knees ache from kneeling in prayer. Your hands tremble from gripping the shield of faith against an onslaught of flaming arrows. You are tired, old soldier. And that is okay.
Paul knew something about spiritual warfare. In Ephesians 6, he described the full armor of God with the precision of a military commander: the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, feet fitted with the gospel of peace, the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit. Every piece is essential.
But notice what Paul emphasizes: “After you have done everything, stand.” Not advance. Not conquer. Stand.
Sometimes holding your ground is the victory.
When weariness settles into your bones, remember the words of the old song:
“Don’t worry, tired soldier. You’ve got the Lord’s shoulder to lean upon. When you feel weak and you’re heavy burdened, He your strength will be.”
Do not be discouraged. When God is for you, those against you do not stand a chance. The same God who issued the armor supplies the stamina.
Lean on God. And hold on!