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Explore the timeless themes of battling internal struggles and external circumstances, drawing wisdom from biblical passages in 1 Timothy and 2 Chronicles. Reflect on the epic tales of perseverance like 'The Lord of the Rings' and 'The Chronicles of Narnia' to find inspiration in the journey of faith and righteousness. Uncover the essence of fighting for what is right amidst a fallen world, echoing the call to redeem time and live wisely. Discover the redemptive power of answering the everlasting question: What can I do, say, or be in this moment? Join the narrative of fighting the good fight each day, guided by God's grace.
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In our Lifetime two great mythical Epics have been written… The Lord of The Rings The Chronicles of Narnia
“‘I wish it need not have happened in my time,’ said Frodo. ‘So do I,’ said Gandalf, ‘and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.’” J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring
Fighting the Good Fight “Fight the good fight of faith...”
1 Timothy 6:11-13 “But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love,
…patience, gentleness. Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good…
…confession in the presence of many witnesses. I urge you in the sight of God who gives life to all things, and before Christ Jesus who…
Fighting the Good Fight “After these deeds of faithfulness, Sennacherib...”
Internally Our Personal Battles!
Romans 7:22-25 “For I delight in the law of God according to the inward man. But I see another law in my members…
…warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin which is in my members. O wretched man that I am!
Who will deliver me from this body of death? I thank God—through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, with the mind I myself serve the law of God…
…but with the flesh the law of sin.” Romans 7:22-25
God’s Power let loose in the midst of our Personal Struggles!
Externally Our Common Circumstances!
Ephesians 5:15-17 “See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time…
…because the days are evil. Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is.”
A Worthy Goal A Triumphant, Final Goodbye!
2 Timothy 4:6-7 “For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand.
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”
What Is the most redemptive thing I can do, say or be at this moment!
What can I do? What can I say? What can I be?
Fighting the Good Fight is answering that question each day, moment by moment by God’s grace!
