Bullets for the Battle

The Bullet of Discipline: Training to Win

Let me hit you today with two of the greatest thoughts a Christian can have. First, noting touches our lives unless God allows it. Second, the Father promises that we are adequate to overcome anything He allows into our lives. If we view all of our problems and sufferings in this light, it will change our attitude and our life!

It’s part of God’s plan to allow us to know difficulty and pressure because He wants us all to become great human beings. Just like a coach puts his athletes through tough practices to make them great for the game. Or an army commander trains with intense discipline so the battle can be won. We should be joyful about God’s training (James 1:2-4).

Champions never wish their way to victory. They punish their bodies, discipline their minds, and overcome all obstacles that stand in their way. They train!

Like a good coach, God doesn’t want to break us, but He does want to push us to the maximum. In Job, Chapter One, we see that God suggested to Satan that he test Job. What a testing! But God did put limits on Satan and told him not to take Job’s life. It was tough on Job and he didn’t understand it, but God knew good would come of it, if Job remained faithful. God allowed what He knew Job could handle. He does the same with us.

We see in 1 Corinthians 10:13 that, “God doesn’t allow us to be tested beyond our strength.” Fantastic! God has planned my training schedule! Every battle, difficulty, agony, and trail that I encounter He has allowed. He has also promised that He won’t expect too much. The Master trains us to the maximum, but we will never break if we trust His purpose.

Hey, I like that. It means I can handle anything today or for a lifetime! The Father has been there before me. He allows and He provides! He controls all that come into my life and He loves me! Noting is ahead of a Christian that he can’t conquer! Let’s live with that expectancy!