The Life of a Champion (Part 1 of 2) | The Worshipper's Thought of the Day

The life of a champion is one of great intensity.  Most people assume that things ease up once the championship is won, but that's far from true.  The competition becomes more strenuous because the champion is now a target.  Every opponent wants the satisfaction of knowing that they've triumphed over the champion.  Challengers come against the champion even harder than their other opponents simply because the champion has been recognized as the best.

Our champion, Jesus, dwells within us via the Holy Spirit.  When He took up residence in us, we became a different kind of target for our adversary--the devil.  I've heard it said that it's the anointing that draws the attack, and I agree wholeheartedly.  It's the divine presence of GOD Almighty within us that "reddens the water" of the spirit realm and gives off a scent that catches the attention of satanic sharks seeking to devour the righteous.  This is why GOD's people must have a firm understanding of their identity as Kingdom citizens as well as the ramifications of their status in the realm of the spirit. Our enemy certainly knows the ramifications--whether or not we do--and he's planning our demise because of them.

Now we know that we have the victory, thanks be to GOD.  However, Satan's game strategy is predicated upon the successful creation of an environment of fear and doubt.  It's not so much that the opposition can outright beat us, but the fact that an atmosphere can be created to cause us to beat ourselves.  The challenger studies the champion, discerns his weaknesses and devises fear tactics to magnify uncertainties.  The ONLY way the champion can experience defeat is at his own hands.

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