I have been encouraged by a scripture verse I read this morning during my quiet time. "We have no power against this large army that is attacking us. We don't know what to do, so we look to you for help." 2 Chronicles 20:12.
Those that are missionaries in hostile areas can lean on this verse of scripture. It seems that the enemies of the Word are an army against us. We can either worry about being safe, thereby losing some of the ability to do our jobs effectively and witness to those around us for fear of our safety. Or we can do what King Jehoshaphat did in his time of anxiety. He and his people were surrounded by three huge armies waiting to attack. They had two choices, either worry and render his leadership ineffective, or ask the Lord for guidance and strength. He was able to gather the people together and lift his eyes toward heaven and pray to the Lord like they did in the scripture verse.
As we are surrounded by non-believers on the mission field, we need to continue to worship the One who has called us and made it possible to be where we are. We are to be an example to those who do not know our Lord and Savior, especially to those who might wish to do us harm. We must show our faith in Jesus to deliver us in dangerous times, to be able to persevere in the face of hostilities. Sounds easy, but with the help of our Lord, we can persevere.
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