We see the Master, Christ Jesus, standing in the midst of His countless labourers and workmen, the great company of His faithful servants.

We notice that each one is working busily at the special work the Master has given him to do, we see that this work is very varied, no two labourers have exactly the same task.

But in one respect we notice that all the Master's servants are alike, they all carry a sword, for it is not possible for any one to be a worker for Christ without also being at the same time a soldier.
Nor is it difficult to see the reason of this, for, if we serve Christ, we are certain to meet with opposition.

The mighty hosts of hell will come against us, to hinder and to oppose us.
Let us, then, be prepared for their attack.

Let us set a watch against them.