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What Does it Take to be a Good Soldier for Christ? - Part 6

"It is the hard-working farmer who ought to have the first share of the crops."

A soldier works hard to take care of himself.

The hard-working farmer worked during these days until the point of exhaustion.  He did not have the tools and technology that we have today.  He worked long hours in all weather conditions whether he was sick or tired.  And he had to keep himself healthy enough to work if he wanted to yield any crops. 

Active military have strict PT tests that soldiers must pass on a periodic basis to ensure they are in peak physical condition when called upon.  When a catastrophe strikes or war breaks out, they don't have 8 weeks to hit the gym or go out and brush up on their training.  It's go time!  They have to always be working and always be ready.

In our daily walk as Christians, we don't always know when we're going to be asked the hard question.  I can tell you that for me personally, it is easier to study and stand up and teach a lesson or preach a sermon than to be out on the street or in the office witnessing where you don't know what the topic of discussion is going to be.  If I want to be prepared, I must be constantly studying, constantly listening for God's voice, and constantly praying for wisdom from the Holy Spirit....constantly working hard to take care of my soul.

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