NEW MEANING OF
STRENGTH
For
our struggle is not with flesh and blood but with the principalities,
with the powers, with the world rulers of this present darkness... –
Ephesians 6:12
“Ahooo! Ahooo!” This was the chant of the mighty Spartan soldiers from my favorite movie, 300. It’s
also the battle cry of the Radicals, a group of young men from the
Light of Jesus Family who are being groomed to be mighty servants of
God.
I used to think that strength is measured by how big and strong your
muscles are. But thanks to the Radical Training Program, I found the
true meaning of strength. To give until it hurts. To be patient with the
other driver who cut you off. To understand your spouse when she’s
being unreasonable. To be able to provide for your family and be a good
example to your kids.
To serve God and His people through loving sacrifice. And to strive to
be more loving than to fight for what’s right.
Like the mighty 300, we
face a deadly war every day. A war between succumbing to sin or having
the strength to live the Gospel. Lucky for us, we have the best King any
army could ever have — Jesus! With Him leading the way, losing is not an option. Monching Bueno (ramon_bueno@yahoo.com)
Reflection:Do you find yourself in the middle of a war right now? How do you prepare your spiritual muscles for the battle ahead?
Lord Jesus, give me the strength today to live and love like You. Amen.
Blessed Bartholomew of Vicenza, pray for us.
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