“No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.” 2 Timothy 2:4 (KJV see below also)

While in prayer, this verse echoed strongly in my spirit.

I then began to hear, “Now is not the time to be distracted with earthly affairs, because I know those things you are in need of and promise to supply.

Cry Out for The Nations…. For the injustice against the innocent, for the blood that cries out from the earth, for unrepentant leaders!”

I believe that this was not a casual reminder, but a divine summons to detach, refocus and reengage in spiritual battle.

The Holy Spirit is issuing a Clarion Call, “Now is not the time to be distracted!”

The Apostle Paul in this passage is writing to his spiritual son Timothy, a young leader called to persevere amidst rising persecution, false doctrine, and spiritual decline.

Paul uses the metaphor of a soldier to describe the level of discipline, devotion, and detachment required to serve Christ effectively especially in times of crisis.

Paul here was warning of spiritual sabotage through preoccupation. A soldier cannot be bound by civilian obligations when war is at hand.

There is a cost to readiness, and a call to sever what distracts from the assignment.

I believe that The Spirit is emphasizing this verse now because we are in a time of global shaking, great deception, and spiritual war.

Intercessors cannot afford to be distracted, discouraged, or deceived.

Many of us are being lured by false comforts, emotional indulgence, or social survival, but The Holy Spirit is recalling His warriors back to the altar.

He’s pulling His watchmen out of entanglements to stand again on the wall.

A soldier in wartime doesn’t sit in luxury, nor debate civilian affairs. He moves at the command of his Captain, eyes sharp, weapons ready.

Likewise, those who have been chosen by The LORD for intercession must live unbound by the distractions of a dying world.

The spiritual battle rages and your voice is a weapon.

We, the intercessors, the watchmen, the gatekeepers, we who have been drafted into this end-time army must shake off every earthly entanglement.

This is not saying we should neglect our responsibilities and apathy toward our personal needs but rather recognizing when the cares of this life have become cords around our feet, slowing our spiritual momentum.

A call for absolute trust in The God Who says,

“Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you,” Matthew 6:33.

Now is not the time to chase the wind of material pursuit.

Now is the time to cry aloud and spare not.

Now is the time to rend our hearts, not our garments (Joel 2:13), and to weep between the porch and the altar (Joel 2:17).

“Affairs of this life” may include:

• The pursuit of comfort over calling.
• Social media distractions and arguments.
• Unhealthy relationships, gossip, or comparison.
• Over-concern with money, status, or appearance.
• Fear of missing out or craving approval from people.
• Fixation on worldly security instead of Kingdom alignment

These aren’t always sinful in themselves, but they sap spiritual strength, dilute discernment, and delay divine assignments.

We must cry out for the children trafficked in darkness, for the leaders drunk with power, but void of wisdom — for The Church lulled to sleep by comfort and compromise

• “Warreth” (Greek: strateuō) — to serve in military duty; to engage in warfare or a long-term campaign.
• “Entangleth” (Greek: emplekō) — to become entwined, interwoven, or trapped like in a net.
• “Affairs of this life” (Greek: bios pragmateia) — civil, economic, or everyday matters (business, livelihood, social cares, household obligations).

Let us weep for the moral decay of The Nations, for the spiritual famine in our cities, for the pride of world leaders, and the apostasy of many pulpits.

Now is the time to lift up your voice like a trumpet (Isaiah 58:1)

Now is the time to travail for the unborn, the abused, the voiceless.

Now is the time to cry, “Thy Kingdom come!”

God help us.

 

Shalom
~ Syreeta Thomas

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Syreeta Thomas

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