The Agōgē Within #060

The Spartans put their boys into the Agōgē at seven. Comfort ended, discipline began. Cold nights, hunger, whippings — yet by the time they faced the enemy, they were ready.

I’ve had seasons (USMC was only one) in my own life where God pulled me out of comfort and put me in a crucible — teaching me that endurance and faith were forged only under pressure. Have you had a time like that? Where God stripped away ease so He could build something stronger in you?

“Endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.” —2 Timothy 2:3

Comfort weakens. Discipline hardens.

Training Drill

• Skip one meal this week as a fast.
• Push through one physical task you don’t want to do.
• Spend 15 minutes in silence before God.

Warrior’s Reminder

The Spartans trained for a kingdom that passed. You are in training for a Kingdom that will never fall.