You are my battle-ax and sword

January 30, 2025 • 257 views

I love snooker; my favourite player is amazing. Age has not slowed his skills (I think), but he goes through spells of mental illness that have affected his productivity. I feel sad when I see him playing in his "low mood season.". You just don’t get the same level of performance.

I also like physical sports. I have a friend I respect; he is a coach, and I’m sure he’ll say discipline is key to succeeding in any sport.

We are a battle-axe for the kingdom of God. Battling to bring Heaven to earth. Battling to shine the light in every dark situation.

Like a sports person, you need to be sharp. Both mentally and physically.

Ephesians 6:13-18 CEV

[13] So put on all the armour that God gives. Then when that evil day comes, you will be able to defend yourself. And when the battle is over, you will still be standing firm. [14] Be ready! Let the truth be like a belt around your waist, and let God’s justice protect you like armour. [15] Your desire to tell the good news about peace should be like shoes on your feet. [16] Let your faith be like a shield, and you will be able to stop all the flaming arrows of the evil one. [17] Let God’s saving power be like a helmet, and for a sword use God’s message that comes from the Spirit. [18] Never stop praying, especially for others. Always pray by the power of the Spirit. Stay alert and keep praying for God’s people.

God, in His amazing way, makes us shine even when we don’t feel like we are shining. He can take the dull moments and turn them into testimony and even encourage others through the way we handle those seasons.

Stay Sharp. Sharpen your tool. Be disciplined for kingdom advance.