We have adopted
facets and symbols of our emblem from the U.S. Military to define
the mandate and modus operandi the Lord has discharged to us as a
ministry.
Good Fight of
Faith’s modality hinges on 2nd Cor.1:5-7, where those who
have realized victory in overcoming life-controlling issues are now
qualified to instruct and encourage others from their experience.
In the extrication process from bondage and oppression, we are “not
unaware of his schemes”: therefore, our strategic approach to
dismantling ensconced ways of thinking is deliberate and
aggressive. We were unwitting insurgents to a Kingdom we postured
to advance; we now become assets to propagating the Kingdom
of Heaven through obedience. The Spiritual axiom of “walking in
the Light” is now acted on as a way of life not as an
elective, but as a command. This is our counterinsurgency to
a status quo of relating, foisted upon us through the “empty way
of life handed down to us by our forefathers”. This status quo
indeed has found its way, via passivity, into the church. Conscious
relational passivity is overt rebellion in a Kingdom that commands
transparency.
EMBLEM DESCRIPTION:
The scroll/shield
is in the shape and style of the Special Forces unit crest with the
Latin inscription “DE OPPRESSO LIBER”, translated “From
Oppression We Will Liberate Them”, along with a single arrow
that signifies stealth and trueness. The symbol of two
crossed arrows was originally prescribed by the U.S. Armed Forces
for wear by Indian Scouts (from 1890 to 1920), and are used
presently as insignia for Special Forces. The lightning bolt,
crossed in conjunction with the single arrow, signifies speed and
stealth by which our belligerent intent is executed and expressed.
The horse represents the knight in chess for its mobility and
indirect attack and the Trojan horse for its unconventional warfare
in striking by surprise within enemy territory (Judges
3:12-30). This symbol is currently used by the U.S. military
to illustrate Psychological Operations.
The unsheathed
sword signifies Spiritual combat readiness with the Word of Truth
(Eph. 6:17b, Rev1:16.). At the base of the sword is the
emblem of Command Sergeant Major. His function is described as
having counsel that is “expected to be calm, settled and accurate
– with unflagging enthusiasm. Supplies recommendations to the
commander and staff, and … {a}ssists officers at the brigade level.”
(U.S. Army Command, the Pentagon). This symbol is emblematic
of a posture that does not assume authority over men’s lives. Any
authority extended is the authority earned from those we serve.
Also, we do not function in any individual’s life apart from their
local church and its leadership. G.F.F. functions in the role of
veteran advisor to the church as a minister of helps, and not
without its own board of veteran advisors recognized as such by the
regional Christian community so that “… everything
should be done in a fitting and orderly way.” (1st Cor. 14:40)
The flame at the
tip of the sword represents zeal imparted by the Holy Spirit.