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Chapter 23: How to lose a battle and win a war.
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7.

Joshua was a great military Commander who assumed leadership of the nation of Israel after the death of moses. One of the challenges God gave Joshua was to lead Israel across the Jordan river to claim the promise Land. One of the warriors of Israel sinned by taking spoil property from the enemy, something God has forbidden. Because there was sin in the camp Israel lost the battle at Ai Joshua 7.
The apostles Paul faced a defeat . He wrote once that due to experience in Asia he was pressed out of measure and despaired even of life 2 Corinthians 1:8. He had times that he was troubled, perplexed, persecuted, fearful, and cast down 2 Corinthians 4:8-11.
Each great leaders mentioned lost Battles with the enemy. As you engage in Spiritual warfare, you too may experience a loss. But although you lose a battle with the enemy, it does not mean you have lost the war. A war is made up of many Battles. Just because you one Battle does not mean you have lost the war.
Each of these great leaders mentioned lost Battles with the enem, but recover to win .
Here are steps to take to recover from the snare of the enemy.
Recognize your failures: Joshua recognize and admitted the failur at Ai. He said : o Lord, what shall I say, when Israel turneth their backs before their enemies Joshua 7:8.
Paul recognized his failures. He said he had been troubled, perplexed, persecuted, fearful, cast down and even despaired of life. Do not let pride prevent you from admitting you have lost the battle. In order to recover from the snare of the enemy, you must first acknowledge you are in his snare.
Repent
Rebuild your spiritual strength
Return to the Battlefield.
Remember, a just man falleth seven times, and rise up again Proverbs 24:16