The Secret Weapon

by Catrina LeSure

During World War II, the United States Marines relied heavily on around 500 men tasked with transmitting and translating tactical messages in Navajo language.  Using such a complex language allowed officers to transfer messages across enemy lines without fear that interception would compromise the battle plan.  While enemies may have managed to intercept these transmissions, there was no way to translate the messages without a Navajo code talker.  These men were integral to successfully transmitting secret messages where they were needed.

While Navajo code talkers were used as secret weapons in World War II, the true weapon was successful communication, untarnished by enemy lies.  Communication is an integral part of any war.  Throughout every battle there is a need for leaders to send and receive information for the front line.  Without these open lines of communication, soldiers find themselves isolated from hope or a plan.  Trapped in the throws of battle, it can be a very dark and frightening place without a connection to the outside.  Fortunately, we have access 24/7 to our Commander and Chief.  We can both send and receive messages across enemy lines without fear of interception.

But here's the reality: We have to use it.  Paul's call to the armor of Christ was covered in the necessity of prayer.  We have to continually connect with God through prayer in order to ensure that we are receiving instructions and sharing our struggle with Him.  While it's tempting to go in swinging and not worry about what's happening outside of your battle, the fact is that God has more wisdom to share than we can handle at one time.  In order to fight with strategy we have to stay connected to God at all times.  We have to pray constantly.

Prayer is about more than just speaking to God.  Prayer includes hearing from God.  We have to speak and listen in order to make sure that our relationship with God remains in tact and that we can hear his voice speaking to us.  Spend time with God praying, praising, and reading His Word in order to ensure that we keep ourselves in perspective.  It's the only way to win this great war.