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Fighting The Battle Somewhere I read a story about the supreme commander and general of the Army, Dwight D. Eisenhower, who decided to observe his forces make the historic crossing of the Rhine River. Accompanied by another general, he fell into step with a group of Thirtieth Division infantrymen, all apparently in high spirits, enroute to their boats. Then Eisenhower noticed that one young soldier looked depressed. “How are you feeling?” he asked. “General, I’m awful nervous. I was wounded two months ago and just got back from the hospital yesterday. I don’t feel so good.” Eisenhower replied, "Well, you and I are a good pair then, because I’m nervous too. But we’ve planned this attack for a long time, and we’ve got all the planes, the guns, and airborne troops we can use. Maybe if we just walk along together to the river, we’ll be good for each other.” “Oh,” replied the young soldier, “I was nervous, but I’m not anymore. I guess it’s not so bad around here.” Soldier in Christ’s army, are you discouraged? Are you afraid of the enemy? Are you thinking of retreating? Then remember that Christ has promised to walk with you, to inspire and encourage you. As you walk in obedience to His commands, you will experience the promised presence. He has guaranteed it; ours is but to obey. We are never alone. We are never fighting the battle for Christ without His help or without the love, prayers, and support of a multitude of others. The angels in heaven and the stars in their courses battle for the person who is doing God’s work in the earth.