A raw recruit needs to be trained in prayer, faith obedience to orders, knowledge of his duties, preparation for warfare and if given his uniform.
A new recruit wears a soldiers uniform with pride!!!
Under Satan was filthy rags. Isaiah 64 v 6
Now in Jesus Christ we wear garments of praise. Isaiah 61 v 3
Robes of righteousness. Isaiah 59 v 17
We are washed in the blood. 1 Corinthians 6 v 11
Some first tests are,
Go home to your friends and tell them what great things, God has done for thee.
Mark 5 v 19.
Ye are my witnesses: I have declared and have saved, and I have shown, when there was no strange god among you; therefore ye are My witnesses,” saith the LORD, “that I am God. Isaiah 43 v 12
Soldier puts on the whole armour daily. Ephesians 6 v 13
Weapons of warfare. 2 Corinthians 10 v 4
And a sword. Is quick and powerful. Hebrews 4 v 12
Greater is He that is in you, than he that is in the world. 1 John 4 v 4