November 12, 2025

A WARRIOR IN TRAINING

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE

“Praise the Lord, who is my rock. He trains my hands for war and gives my fingers skill for battle. He is my loving ally and my fortress, my tower of safety, my rescuer. He is my shield, and I take refuge in him. He makes the nations submit to me.”

Psalm 144:1–2 NLT

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TODAY’S THOUGHT

When we read these words, we see the image of a warrior ready for battle. David, the writer of this psalm, was known as a great warrior. He not only defeated the giant Goliath but led Israel’s armies into victory after victory.

But David wasn’t always a warrior. He began as the youngest in his family—a shepherd boy tending sheep, overlooked by others and underestimated in potential. His family saw a shepherd, but God saw a warrior king in the making.

God trained David through his ordinary assignments to prepare him for extraordinary battles. The same God who trained David’s hands for war wants to train ours. David recognized God as his foundation, trainer, partner, and protector.

We may not wear armor or carry a sword, but as followers of Christ, we are called to battle. The Bible reminds us that our fight isn’t against flesh and blood but against spiritual forces of darkness (Ephesians 6:12).

God is still looking for warriors—

• Warriors who will fight battles through prayer.

• Warriors who will stand courageously for truth and justice.

• Warriors who know the Word of God and live by it daily.

One of the toughest battles we face is the war within—against our own flesh and sinful desires. This battle requires constant vigilance. We can’t afford to compromise or play around with temptation.

Even David, the mighty warrior, stumbled in this area. His failures in fighting his flesh brought deep regret and pain. Yet even in failure, he found forgiveness through repentance and strength to keep fighting.

God doesn’t expect perfection, but He does expect perseverance. When we lose a battle, we must rise again and continue the fight. The Christian life is not a single battle—it’s a lifelong war.

So let’s make sure we have the right foundation (Jesus), the right trainer (the Holy Spirit), and the right shield (God’s Word). With Him leading the way, we are equipped to stand strong and victorious.

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TODAY’S PRAYER

Holy Spirit, help me stay focused on the battle You’ve called me to fight. Keep me aligned with Your Word and attentive to Your direction. Train my hands for war and my heart for obedience. Amen.

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