The New Testament Honors Soldiers

The New Testament Honors Soldiers
Prior to the ministry of Jesus, John the Baptist preached repentance to the inhabitants of Israel. The only requirement that he put upon service personnel was that they refrain from extorting money from people and making false accusations. – Lk. 3:14
The Jewish elders of Jesus' day wanted Him to come and heal a Roman officer’s servant. Jesus sent the Spirit of Faith for healing to the man's home and healed the soldier’s servant. - Luke 7:2-10
The first occurrence of the Holy Spirit being poured out on Gentiles to bring salvation and the baptism in the Holy Spirit to an entire neighborhood was prompted by the righteous acts of one soldier. The angel of the Lord clearly told Captain Cornelius that his gifts had come before God as a memorial of his kindness. As a result God graced all of his friends and relatives with the gift of eternal life. - Acts 10:1-5, 24, 34-48
The Apostle Paul referred to his co-workers as fellow soldiers. – Philip. 2:25, 2 Tim. 2:3
Every believer has spiritual weapons at his disposal. Any Christian that does not have a warrior’s mindset is ill-equipped to lead an effective life for the purposes of the Kingdom of God. – 2 Cor. 10:3-6, Ephes. 6:10-18
For Protection, Personalize These Verses In Prayer
My father was a highly decorated officer of the US Army that served in WW II and the Korean War. His commands had very low casualty rates though they were in many battles. His secret was that he would pray Psalms 91 each day over himself and his men.
If you are outnumbered, pray this text - 2 Chron. 14:11 … "Lord, there is no one like you to help the powerless against the mighty. Help us, O Lord our God, for we rely on you, and in your name we have come against this vast army. O Lord, you are our God; do not let man prevail against you."
In the event that chemical and biological agents are used against you, ask the Lord to send it back on the enemy. You can also proclaim in faith that no deadly thing can harm you. - Psalm 35:8 “Let destruction come upon him unexpectedly, And let his net that he has hidden catch himself; Into that very destruction let him fall.” Mark 16:17-18 “And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues; [18] they will pick up snakes with their hands; and when they drink deadly poison, it will not hurt them at all; they will place their hands on sick people, and they will get well."
Go into battle with praise on your lips and faith in your heart. The battle is the Lord’s. - 2 Chron. 20:15 “He said: ‘Listen, King Jehoshaphat and all who live in Judah and Jerusalem! This is what the Lord says to you:’ 'Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God's.’ [21] After consulting the people, Jehoshaphat appointed men to sing to the Lord and to praise him for the splendor of his holiness as they went out at the head of the army, saying: ‘Give thanks to the Lord, for his love endures forever.’ [22] As they began to sing and praise, the Lord set ambushes against the men of Ammon and Moab and Mount Seir who were invading Judah, and they were defeated. [23] The men of Ammon and Moab rose up against the men from Mount Seir to destroy and annihilate them. After they finished slaughtering the men from Seir, they helped to destroy one another.”
Confess that no weapon will accomplish the malicious intentions of the enemy on you and your comrades. - Isaiah 54:17 “No weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and this is their vindication from me, declares the Lord.”
Make sure that you are spiritually prepared for eternity - Romans 10:9-10 “… if you confess with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. [10] For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved.”