The Good Fight

2 Kings 1-3; Psalms.82; 1 Timothy 1 

“’Timothy, my son, I give you this instruction in keeping with the prophecies once made about you, so that by following them you may fight the good fight, holding on to faith and a good conscience.’”

1 Timothy 1:18, 19

There are good “fights” and bad “fights”. Resisting the Holy Spirit, quarreling with other followers of Jesus, fighting flesh and blood, these are all bad fights. Paul himself said at the close of his life that he had fought the good fight. Here, he called Timothy to also fight to hold on to faith in God and a good conscience before God and men. Satan is daily opposing our life of faith and looking to interfere with our experience in the love of God. Our good fight is a spiritual battle with the weapons of God’s Word, Christ’s name, blood, and authority. Overcomers know their weapons and are not unaware of the devil’s schemes. Timothy was a teacher of God’s Word, having received prophetic words concerning his calling and giftings. These prophetic words were to encourage, strengthen, and comfort him as he fought the good fight. In similar ways, God wants to encourage and equip us with his Word that we might fight the good fight rather than wasting time and energy in bad fights.

Which fight are we in?

“Lord Jesus, I pray for your deliverance, strength, and courage to keep fighting the good fight, for your glory.”