June 22, 1999, Tuesday

How does one achieve status and rank in the armed forces

of our country? Is a military person or leader expected

to battle mightily? Is there a guarantee for success in

battle or are there only probabilities of success?

The Psalmist desired that the Captain of the Lord of

Hosts battle mightily for righteousness and mercy-

"Gird Your sword on Your thigh, O Mighty One, In Your

splendor and Your majesty!" (Psa 45:3). His hope was

to advance in the spiritual ranks to become a leader

of righteousness to overcome and conquer evil.

John was given the hope and knowledge that Jesus would

be returning to battle mightily to conquer all iniquity-

"I looked, and there was a white horse. Its rider held a

bow, and he was given a crown. He rode out as a conqueror

to conquer" (Rev 6:2). In His hand is total power to beat

and defeat every enemy of righteousness. John was also a

Disciple that hoped to advance in righteousness and the

spiritual ranks of Christ to overcome all evil.

Paul explained to the Corinthians that Christ will reign

and make all of His enemies subject to Him by their loss-

"For He must reign until He has put all His enemies under

His feet; O death, where is your victory? O death, where

is your sting? The sting of death is sin, and the power of

sin is the law; but thanks be to God, who gives us the

victory through our Lord Jesus Christ" (1Cor 15:25-57).

All pain, sickness, and death will be lost. He promises

His Disciples/Believers that they will have the victory!

Let us remember the God that is our Captain. God's name

is Jehová Sabaoth. He is the God who is the Captain and

Lord of The Hosts of Heaven. He is the Mighty Conqueror

over all of His enemies. He is mighty in battle and able to

lead His Host to victory. Lift your hands to Him and Praise

Him today for the fact that He is the God who is our Captain

that leads us to our victory! He teaches us to overcome!