The Captain Of Our Salvation

…To make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings…
Hebrews 2:10

The fierceness of battle is something that every soldier prepares for, but very few actually look forward to. It is something they hope and pray is averted through the avenues of patience and diplomacy. When the inevitable day comes and battle commences, many emotions and thoughts quickly shuffle through the mind of the soldier. One feeling that certainly comes into their mind is the feeling of confusion. What are they supposed to do? Where are they supposed to go? Confusion and fear on the battlefield will assuredly lead to defeat and death. When uncertainty fills the soldier’s mind, and leaves him lost, all he has to do is look for his commanding officer. The ranking member on the battlefield sends out the order that takes the soldier from confusion to action because of their training. No longer does he have to wonder; now he can war. He no longer has to fear; now he can fight.

What comfort can this bring to you? Where can your heart find solace in this thought? Well, most assuredly you know we are in the battle for our lives. This is a fight we have never experienced before. No, physical warfare may not be raging in your home. You may not wake up to the sound of gun fire. You may not see the smoke from canon fire. But rest assured my friend, spiritual battle is furiously exploding all around you. We are in the fight of our lives.

In times like these, feelings of bewilderment can take hold of our heart and ultimately leave you in fear. You wonder, “What will be the outcome of this battle?” You think, “Will I make it out of this battle?” When you are engaging in the spiritual battles of faith and family, don’t let confusion be the dominating feeling. Don’t let fear grip you in the night. Look up to the Captain of your salvation. You see, He stands on the battlefield with you. He is sounding out the orders, saying, Fear Not, I am with thee. Let the peace of God keep your heart and mind in Christ Jesus. Keep your eye on the Captain and your ear attentive to His order, for then, confusion will flee and understanding will enter because He hath not given us the spirit of fear.

I like the definition for the word “captain”; it means, “a person who is at the head of or in authority over others; chief; leader”. Aren’t you glad Jesus is still in control of all things? He still has all authority and dominion. He is still in possession of the keys to death and hell. Do not be afraid just because you are in the battle. My friend, we are all in the battle of our lives. Have no fear, the Captain of our salvation sill stands with us in the battle. Now is the time we, Look unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith.