Can you play chess?

"Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might."  

                                                                                  Ephesians 6:10   NKJV 

Chess is a strategic game for two players each possessing 16 pieces, which are placed on a checkered  board. It can be described as a battle between two kings and their kingdoms. There are strict rules to adhere to and a strong requirement to look ahead, planning your moves and attempting to foil the enemy's intention of winning the battle. Once the king is in 'Checkmate', he has no further places to go and the battle and game are over.

In a way, chess can be likened to our Christian walk with God. We need to acknowledge that, what we are involved with is not a game but a battle - God against Satan. We are Soldiers of the King and so, are key pieces that can make a big difference in the world that we live in.

Obviously, we are not the King, Jesus is, but we are strategic soldiers in His army who are determined to help win this battle for our King. The Christian life is a battle and there are strict rules that we must adhere to in order to succeed.

Our battle plan is drawn up by Jesus Himself. He has strategically placed each one of us in key positions. This can be where we live; what our jobs are and how we live our lives. We must stick to the rules, otherwise our enemy, Satan will obtain a foothold that he can use against us and bring us down. This is why we need to live sin-free lives as best we can. When we fall into sin, which we will, we need to be quick to repent so that we are still in the running to win the race, obtaining th prize.

Planning is essential and we do this by having regular meetings with Jesus. We need to recognise the traps that we could fall into. RT Kendall says, he thinks about what Satan would have him do and then, he does the opposite. I like that. It is not our job to win this Spiritual battle - Jesus will do this. Our part is to remain strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. We do this by being obedient and faithful to Jesus and always attempting to walk in the Spirit each day. So learn to play Spiritual Chess!

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