"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing" (2 Timothy 4:7-8).Have you ever watched a boxing match? There are two fighters and a referee that makes sure both fighters are fighting according to the rules. If the referee sees someething that is wrong he has the authority to call the fight. When both fighters follow the rules and exchange blows and yet kept on fighting till the end, it is said "They fought a good fight". Paul had been involved in a fight for Christ and had suffered many blows by his adversary. Yet Paul never wavered or gave up but kept fighting the Good fight.
How are you standing in the fight against the devil? Has he made you waver or faint? Remember, God has given us a course to follow and a finish line to cross. The devil will come against us to get us to try and turn back. We must keep on fighting back and not lose hope. We are down to the last stretch and the finish line is just before us. Don't give up! Don't give in! Nehemiah said, "for the joy of the LORD is your strength" (Nehemiah 8:10). Don't lose your joy, there is a good fight we all must fight. Have you had a good fight lately?
