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Spiritual Warfare - Concentration

I'm getting near the end of my series on applying the principles of war to spiritual warfare. Today, I'll talk about "concentration" and then there are just two more. I'm sure many people will be glad to see this end. :)

The principle of CONCENTRATION teaches the commander to gather superior forces at places of highest priority. Mass coupled with initiative allows the attaching force to concentrate at points of advantage and forces the enemy to disperse his force to cover known and possible points of combat.

Mass does not always require numerical advantage. Forces effectively massed and supported can defeat larger numbers, particularly if the attacking force uses surprise as well.

“Again, I tell you that if two or you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them (Matthew 18:19-20).”

It’s been said that “God and one committed follower constitute a majority!” It does not take hundreds of Christians massed together to impact a friend or a workplace. One or two who are committed to the Lord and to one another can accomplish a lot. You don’t need to wait for huge groups of believers to form before you attempt to live as a Christian witness to others. God’s promise is for “two or three.” Of course, there is also benefit from periodically massing believers. There are times to be encouraged by a crowd of believers and times when only two or three are needed to accomplish God’s purpose.

posted by Jim @ 3:07 PM