 And the battle for your heart allow no pockets of resistance. There are two parts to any military conquest. One, the initial assault, and two, the mopping up operation that deals with any lingering resistance. Keeping that in mind, consider this principle that holds true in military and spiritual realms. Pockets of resistance, if left unchallenged, can lead to rebellion. Dilling with those pockets is not optional. It is essential if complete victory is to be achieved. Study the life of Good King Joash, and you will quickly detect some pockets of resistance in his spiritual life. Idolatry, insensitivity to the message of God's prophet, and cruelty after the gift of kindness. How about you? Are there any areas of your life that have become pockets of resistance, such as finances, pride, time with God, gossip, your thought life, time with family? Pick an area of resistance and deal with it today.