Today's Passage: Deuteronomy 20-21
It is such a comfort to know that the Lord fights our battles with us! As I was reading the first part of this passage, I noticed that the reasons listed for being afraid are perfectly legitimate reasons. Facing a greater army with greater horses and greater chariots would certainly be intimidating, but God wants us to be bold and brave and trust in Him. I felt my toes being stepped on a bit when I realized that most of the things I allow to frighten me are not as intimidating as I think, and they are definitely not as intimidating as the situation in this passage. I began to think about how many opportunities I've missed out on to share the gospel with someone or minister to a person because I was afraid of what they might think of me or afraid they'd ask a question I wouldn't be able to answer.
A couple of weeks ago I read a book called Soul Revolution by John Burke. In it he shared a story of a couple driving home with their two small children at night. As they drove, they passed a couple in a parking lot who was arguing. At one point, it seemed the man might become physically abusive, but then he left. As the couple drove, they both felt they should turn around and help the woman. It turned out she had moved to town to be with her boyfriend. He ended up not being quite the man she thought he was and she found herself in what she thought was a hopeless situation. The couple not only helped the woman out, but shared the gospel with her as well. The woman began to attend their church and her life was changed! As I read this account, I put myself in the couple's shoes...I don't know what I would have done. All too often, we tend to think that somebody else's situation will work itself out without our help. As you go about your day, look for those opportunities to reach out. Don't become paralyzed by fear (or hesitation, or busy-ness, or faintheartedness)!
It is such a comfort to know that the Lord fights our battles with us! As I was reading the first part of this passage, I noticed that the reasons listed for being afraid are perfectly legitimate reasons. Facing a greater army with greater horses and greater chariots would certainly be intimidating, but God wants us to be bold and brave and trust in Him. I felt my toes being stepped on a bit when I realized that most of the things I allow to frighten me are not as intimidating as I think, and they are definitely not as intimidating as the situation in this passage. I began to think about how many opportunities I've missed out on to share the gospel with someone or minister to a person because I was afraid of what they might think of me or afraid they'd ask a question I wouldn't be able to answer.
A couple of weeks ago I read a book called Soul Revolution by John Burke. In it he shared a story of a couple driving home with their two small children at night. As they drove, they passed a couple in a parking lot who was arguing. At one point, it seemed the man might become physically abusive, but then he left. As the couple drove, they both felt they should turn around and help the woman. It turned out she had moved to town to be with her boyfriend. He ended up not being quite the man she thought he was and she found herself in what she thought was a hopeless situation. The couple not only helped the woman out, but shared the gospel with her as well. The woman began to attend their church and her life was changed! As I read this account, I put myself in the couple's shoes...I don't know what I would have done. All too often, we tend to think that somebody else's situation will work itself out without our help. As you go about your day, look for those opportunities to reach out. Don't become paralyzed by fear (or hesitation, or busy-ness, or faintheartedness)!
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