Chance favors the prepared mind.

We can learn a lot from a moose. It is told that during the mating season, the moose will fight for dominance among its species. The moose battle head to head - literally - crunching their 20kg antlers together as they collide. When a moose has its antlers broken, its defeat is ensured, for the antlers are essentially its only weapon.

In these battles, the moose with the largest and strongest antlers usually wins. Brain and skill have little to do with it. The victors are determined the summer before the mating season, when the moose eat nearly round the clock. The one that consumes the heftiest and healthiest diet will be the largest with the most impressive antlers.

What is the lesson that we can learn from the moose? Well, battles are bound to flare up in our lives especially with regards to spiritual warfare. We must equip ourselves ahead of time to ensure a victorious outcome. Just as an athletes train for years to compete in major sports meet, we must be diligent to develop enduring character traits such as faith, strength and wisdom in order to prevail.

Now is the time to pray, read the bible and work to develop your spirit-man. When the battle comes, you'll be a well prepared warrior.

Be Blessed.