Many Christians are engaged in some crucial fights today. Some people are speaking out about moral decay and social difficulties. Others are fighting against the effects of poverty and alleviating misery. Others are working to change politics or the entertainment industry.
These battles are occasionally victorious, but frequently the opposing side advances. It can be a fruitless endeavor.
How does it affect us when we lose a skirmish on the front lines of today's battles? Even though we may feel discouraged, there is still hope. We can have hope because there are some things we cannot lose since we know that ultimately Christ will triumph:
• The ongoing presence of Jesus Christ among us (Heb. 13:5).
• The eternal life that the Lord has promised (Titus 1:2).
• The presence of the Holy Spirit (1 Cor. 6:19).
• Through prayer, we have access to our heavenly Father (Eph. 2:18).
• Spiritual abilities to support the church (1 Corinthians 12).
In the everyday struggle for what is right, it stings to lose a battle. But it should not be shocking, as Paul made plain in 2 Timothy 3. Our only obligation is to be faithful. And we won't ever have to question why we should be faithful when we reflect on what Christ has provided for us.
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