courageous in the battle. Are you aware of what is going on around you? Are you alert against the attacks of the devil? Do you even know that you are at war? Have you accepted your marching orders from the Commander in Chief? Are you fighting the good fight of faith? Would you today begin to prepare for the battle? This text shows us specifics about preparing for the battle. “Finally, my brethren, be strong in the LORD and in the power of His might.” In instructing