Have you seen the movie Divergent? A recurring theme in the movie is ‘be brave.’ Which got me to thinking. I am SO NOT brave. Often times people say things like, “I could never be a missionary.” “I could never do what you do.” “I don’t know how you live there.” And so on. And I almost always want to say, “Me either!” “I can’t do it either!” “Sometimes I have a hard time living there.” And so on.
Here’s the deal. As much as I LOVE living at PQQ & being a part of the ministry here, it’s not always easy. I don’t always want to be here (Same as everyone everywhere, right? We all have times when we wish we were someplace else doing something different.). But God gives me strength, peace & joy to carry me through….on the good days & especially on the hard days.
Some days it feels like Satan is attacking me/us, but I know I stand firm without flinching not because I am brave, but because I know who has ALL things under control. He is my shield. Psalms 3:3 “But you are a shield around me, O Lord;…”
So be brave today, my friends. Not because you can do it on your own. Do it because you know Christ is your shield, your strong tower, your comforter, your everything. With Him, we can face whatever comes. Be brave.