ONWARD CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS

ONWARD CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS 

1 Corinthians 15:57

“But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.”

God woke me up from a dream with the hymn "Onward Christian Soldiers" (find lyrics below) in my mouth and on my mind. As I was wondering on what God was saying through this hymn, he challenged me by the Holy Spirit, to inspire and build his church. I have been singing this hymn from childhood, as I grew up with hymns in my parents’ home, but its meaning became more real to me after that night. 

This hymn addresses the church of Christ and every child of God to march on in victory as unto war. Every battle against the church of God or a child of God is a battle against God. However, victory is certain for those who are on God's side, because God is always one million miles ahead and “Christ, the Royal Master leads against the foe” 

As Soldiers of Christ, we are not to relent or grow weary in the fight of faith. We are to continue courageously with zeal, irrespective of our circumstances that seem like war. The battle belongs to the Lord; the cross of Jesus is going on before us.
To be victorious, we must be united (you know what that means for you and your church) as a church and as God's people; we are one body, one in hope, in doctrine and one in love.

Remain Blessed as you pray:

1. Ask God to strengthen you and grant you courage against the battles of life currently against you.
2. Pray for unity of purpose for your church, your family, and your denomination. 
3. Thank God for His grace and for your victory through Christ. 

Action Task:
1. Sing the hymn with this understanding and allow it to build your faith 
2. If God touched you in any way, share the testimony with others.

Words by Sabine Baring-Gould
Music by Arthur S. Sullivan

1. Onward, Christian soldiers marching as to war
With the cross of Jesus going on before
Christ, the royal Master leads against the foe
Forward into battle see His banner go

Refrain:
Onward, Christian soldiers marching as to war
With the cross of Jesus going on before.

2. At the sign of triumph Satan’s host doth flee
On, then, Christian soldiers on to victory
Hell’s foundations quiver at the shout of praise
Brothers, lift your voices loud your anthems raise

3. Like a mighty army moves the church of God
Brothers, we are treading where the saints have trod
We are not divided all one body we
One in hope and doctrine one in charity

4. Onward, then, ye people join our happy throng
Blend with ours your voices in the triumph song
Glory, laud, and honor unto Christ the King
This thro’ countless ages men and angels sing