The soldier stood steady, hands on his weapon, eyes straight ahead, mindful only of his duty. The enemy was out there, prowling around in the dark night, waiting for an opportunity to attack. The soldier knew his enemy well. He had seen him attack before and had studied his methods. But more then that, he knew how to defeat him. The soldier could have been frightened; most others would have thought it normal. But he was not. He had been well-trained for moments like this. Many hours he had spent learning from his commanding officer. The experience from others told him that while the enemy was powerful, he was not invincible. His attacks could hurt, wound, and send the soldiers into dismay, but he could not win if they followed orders and stayed alert. The weapons used against the enemy were used and dirty from previous encounters. The soldier was very familiar with each one. He had learned to use them in nearly any circumstance, and mentally went over each step in his head.
As the night went on, the soldier became tired. He knew his enemy would attack if he let his guard down. He longed for bed, a meal, or even the luxury of letting his mind wonder for a moment. But that could mean death for those counting on him. His focus returned to him as he thought of the importance of those lives. His momentary discomfort was nothing compared to the results of his lack of focus.
2 Tim. 2:3-4 "Therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. No man at war entangles himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who has chosen him to be a soldier."
1Pe 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walks about, seeking whom he may devour:
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