Saturday night found me babysitting three boys: the best three kids I have ever babysat. We were outside playing a game where one boy had a water gun, and the other boys and I ran around with styrofoam swords. Can you guess who won? Nevertheless, my battle cry became "I am fearless!" as I swooped in and attacked with my mighty sword, facing the stream of dirty water head on.
The more time that passes since then, the more I hear that battle cry, and I keep thinking: how much more appropriate are those three words for the battle of the Lord? How much could we accomplish in His name if only we would adopt that mindset in our spiritual battle? Think about that: I am fearless. That means I am unafraid to reach out; I am unafraid to fall face down and wait on the Lord; I am unafraid to face the stream of Hell-fire face on. I am unafraid. I am fearless.
How many more people's lives could we touch if we weren't afraid of how they would perceive us? How many mistakes could we prevent if we were't afraid to wait on the Lord? How many more sheep could we lead to His flock if we weren't afraid of the big bad wolf? How many amazing and inconceivable wonders could we bear witness to, or do!, if we weren't afraid to do them? Can you imagine the possibilities??
When an army goes into a war, they aren't afraid; these men and women are willing to lay down their lives for their country; they're willing to watch other men and women die, to watch their friends and loved ones die, to protect a piece of land and a flag. How much more important are eternal souls? How much more ready and willing should we be to fight for the Lord? How can anyone that calls themself a Christian be eager and fearless to fight and die for our flag, but have even the smallest inhibitions about fighting and dying for our God?
God calls us to be fearless warriors for Christ. Be fearless!
1 comment:
thank you so much for writing. everything you write is always so helpful. ive never really thought about things the way you write them. and i really like how theres a theme. ya know, you need to like turn this into a book once you have enough entries. that would be awesome :)
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