Biblical Answer

The Point of Fighting When the Battle Seems Lost

Fighting the Right Battle

When we feel like the battle is lost, it's essential to understand that the real battle is not external, but internal. We often try to fight the battle in the external world first, but this approach leads to defeat. Instead, we should engage the opposition in spiritual combat, getting alone with God to settle the matter once and for all. This requires us to recognize the resistance in our own hearts, which is often abetted by dark powers. To overcome this, we must be willing to engage in spiritual warfare, seeking God's guidance and strength.

The Importance of Perseverance

Perseverance is crucial in prolonged spiritual battles. We may not win on this earth, but our victory lap is in heaven. Christians have lost battles before, but they have always emerged victorious in God's presence. To persevere, we need to endure hardship like a good soldier of Christ Jesus, as Paul instructs Timothy (2 Tim. 2:3). We must also recognize that spiritual battles can be long and exhausting, but God gives us other people to help us in our fight. The church functions like a tag-team wrestling match, where we can call for help when we feel thoroughly exhausted.

The Power of God in Spiritual Battle

When we feel like we can't fight anymore, it's essential to remember that God fights for us. We must recognize our physical weaknesses and examine ourselves to repent. Knowing that we have a self-centered heart should compel us to seek God's guidance and strength. By getting alone with God and engaging in spiritual combat, we can receive spiritual resources to fight a winning battle. Ultimately, the point of fighting is not to win in the external world but to reflect the glory of Christ in our lives. When we do this, we will find that our faith keeps us fighting, even when the battle seems lost. We keep fighting because it's the right thing to do, and we know that our ultimate victory is in heaven.