One of the greatest dangers for those who serve God is not necessarily that they would lose their interest in serving Christ, but that they would become entangled with matters that distract them from their calling. When soldiers enlist in the army, they understand that they have a mission to accomplish. Their life and the lives of others may hinge on how focused and efficient they are at their task.
Our problem is that we can sometimes forget we are in the midst of a battle. We become consumed with secondary issues and lose sight of what truly matters. We want to serve Christ and to honor Him with our lives, but we are far too busy pursuing our own interests and pleasures to live a life that makes a difference on the spiritual battle front. Focus makes all the difference.
When spiritual battles rage around us, we do not want to be caught distracted and unprepared. We don’t want to be preoccupied with minor issues so we cannot be effective in serving our Lord. Our life on earth is temporary at best. It will not last. Our possessions will perish. It is God’s work that matters and it is what is done for Him that will remain for eternity.
God is at work all around you. Are you alert to what He is doing? Are you prepared to immediately respond when He provides you the opportunity to serve Him? Are you ready to engage the enemy on the spiritual battlefield? What kind of soldier are you for Christ?