Faith in the fight

Faith in the fight. That's what Paul is talking about in 1st Corinthians 9:26. See if you don't have faith you will have uncertainty, you will have doubt and unbelief. Paul refers to a fighter, a boxer is the actual translation. If you are going to win the match and not get knocked out you have to fight with faith. Paul uses the words beat the air. To beat means to slay scourge, smite. I believe the word air refers to the physical realm, the natural realm. You are not fighting the flesh, but a spiritual battle, against a strong enemy and principalities. Your enemy the devil does not fight fair. You have to come in every round, fighting with faith which is the Word of God. The Holy Spirit that is in you is more powerful, than any of your enemies that you're facing. You might lose a few rounds, but get back up because you can win the match . With God on your side nothing can be against you. Romans 8:31 NKJV What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?