WHEN ARTHUR came home one day, his father noticed that he had been in a fight. Now we know that fighting is wrong, and so did Arthur; and possibly he deserved more than the stern reprimand he received from his father. When he had finished speaking to Arthur, his father asked him, “Were you frightened, Arthur?”
“No.”
“You ought to have been. The boy was larger than you.”
“I wasn’t, Dad. You see, Norman was only just around the corner.”
Norman was Arthur’s big brother, and he was sure he could count on him for help if he needed it.
Now, every boy, girl, man, and woman who loves the Lord Jesus is in a fight that is much more dangerous than the one Arthur was in—the fight against sin and temptation. But we also have “a Friend that sticketh closer than a brother.” Prov. 18:2424A man that hath friends must show himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother. (Proverbs 18:24). That Friend is the Lord Jesus Christ. We always need Him. That is why the Apostle Paul, who fought “the good fight of faith", said, “Filly, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.” Eph. 6:1111Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. (Ephesians 6:11).
Yield not to temptation. for yielding is sin;
Each victory will help you some other to win;
Fight manfully onward, dark passions subdue;
Look ever to Jesus, He will carry you through.
ML-01/17/1971