#Issue 28 of #MY_VISIBLE_WINGS

😘#My_Visible_Wings ISSUE 28
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The game of chess is a game that entails focus and a goal. In chess, one's goal is to checkmate, that is, to capture your opponents king. Once the opponent's king has been captured, the game is won. It is a battlefield with two contrasting sides fighting to protect their king. Now, applying it to life, there has always been a battle between good and evil, and we are fighting that battle as well.
So, which side are you on, the winning side or the losing side?
One question one might have in mind now would be, how do I know the winning side and keep away from the losing side? We all have read the bible or at least come across the word of God in one form or another  at some point in our lives and the things asked of us are things that if we keep away from, we will be successful if we obey all the laws set in place by those in authority. For example, "do not steal. " This is a commandment set not only in the bible but governs every respectable home and country. Failure to abide by this rule always comes with repercussions. In a home, be it Christian, Muslim, Buddhists,  Atheists, or whatsoever, if a child is caught stealing, a punishment is always meted on that child. Also, in the society if a person is caught committing this offence, jail term may not be far fetched.
So, why do we think that obeying the commandments of God is bothersome or 'burdensome'? It shouldn't be so, because in the long run, it doesn't  just draw us closer to him but makes us better people in our society. Why don't you give it a trial period then see, give yourself a month, following all the commandments God has given and check and see if you don't have a much productive month than you have ever had in your life. Just set a  trial, don't lie, don't steal, don't be envious, love your neighbor, don't be covetous, show love. Follow these rules and let's see if your life isn't a better one compared to when you started. This may also apply to those who do not believe Christianity is the way.
Now, to those who believe that Christianity is the way, you are on the winning side already. But remember the battle isn't over till it's over. You need to have God on your side always, Romans 8:31 says,  "what then shall we say to this? If God is for us, who can be against us? Who can be our foe if God be by our side? " well the answer to that is the devil. The devil is your foe. The devil is against you. The devil is your opponent. But fear not, the Lord is your king and you are his knight. We cannot allow the devil to win this game. Remember the goal is to get the king. Once you get the king, the kingdom will fall: and to get the king we need to empty his camp. There is no king or kingdom without its people. Get the pawns and knights to your side and the battle is won.
But before you move into battle, you need to know your role in the game. Are you a pawn or a knight? I'm sorry, but this question, I cannot answer. That is for you to figure out. But do not let yourself be won over by the other side, because just as you are trying to win them over, they are trying to win you over just as well. All that glitters isn't gold, and the best things are always hidden. Good luck in your battle.

Iruoma Valerie
Coordinator for the week
Visible Wingers Publicity Team
#Issue 28