There is a mighty army of people who are rising up with an attitude! Their mission is to search out and destroy every stronghold and trap the enemy has put before them. They are born to fight and born to conquer!
This mighty army is the Body of Christ with an attitude to destroy their enemy on every front.
The battle may be fierce at times, but their victory is certain if they will simply follow orders. They must be radical believers with an attitude of fearlessness in the face of hell. It is the attitude of the soldier—the attitude of a warrior. A soldier is trained to fight and win in battle.
As believers, our fight is a fight of faith. We do not see people as the enemy, but we see the real enemy, Satan.
As believers, we are engaged in a very real war. It is a spiritual war that each believer must take an active part in overcoming. It is a war against the strategies of the devil to destroy our lives, our health, our confidence, our testimony or some other aspect of God’s promise of abundant life. Conquering in this war is not an option, it is a mandate!
Too many times people do not take an active role in dealing with the things that go on around them. Instead, they simply allow things to happen and do not resist the attacks that are meant to ultimately destroy them.
If the enemy cannot destroy us, he will strive to contain us. He will work to prevent us from growing or expanding any further than we have already. If he can keep us from moving forward in our walk with God—in our destiny—then he has won the battle.
General Douglas MacArthur made a powerful statement regarding natural military war. He said, “The history of failure in war can be summed up in two words: Too late! Too late in comprehending the deadly purpose of a potential enemy. Too late in realizing the mortal danger. Too late in preparedness. Too late in uniting all possible forces for resistance. Too late in standing with one’s friends.”
Many of the same problems face the believer. Before they realize the seriousness of their situation, Satan has tried to overwhelm them. Second Timothy 2:3-4 says,
You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. No one engaged in warfare entangles himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who enlisted him as a soldier.
(2 Tim. 2:3-4 NKJV)
The good soldier must develop an attitude about who he is and he must know his real purpose. There are a multitude of jobs and positions available in military service, and every solder is trained for many things. The first priority in training a soldier, however, is to train him to fight and win. He will learn the use of weapons, hand-to-hand combat, following commands, survival and important details concerning the enemy he is fighting.
Our focus must be on God’s plan for our lives. Therefore we must resist and destroy the works of our enemy. Do we meet the requirements of good soldiers in the army of God?
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Vikki and Dennis began as youth pastors in 1973 in Southern California where they received tremendous insight into the work of the local church. In 1976, they moved to Ft. Worth, Texas, to work with Kenneth Copeland Ministries. Vikki worked with KCM for three years before entering full-time ministry with her husband. Since that time, their relationship and involvement with Kenneth Copeland Ministries has continued. Vikki and Dennis have had numerous articles published in the Believer's Voice of Victory magazine.
Vikki has spoken in several nations including Australia, Japan, and Canada. She has ministered on television, radio, in women's conferences and marriage seminars. Her desire is to see people raised to a higher level of living through the Word of God. By acting on Gods principles, Vikki has obtained a testimony of victory and imparts encouragement to others.
Throughout the years, Vikki and Dennis have pursued new avenues of reaching people. The Lord has continued to expand their vision. Their dedication has affected thousands as they are impacting God's people with the love of God.