The Warrior’s Bride: Military Family ResiliencySample

WHO’S IN CHARGE HERE?

Do you believe God knows everything? Do you trust that He only wants what is best for you? These are tough questions that I tend to wrestle with during those times when my life is interrupted with a problem. But all other issues aside, if God really knows everything and He only wants what is best for me, then why do I fight being obedient?

One of the things I love about the Bible is that it shows us real people, including their shortcomings, scruples, fears, and doubts. Abraham was a liar, but he had the faith that started a nation. Moses was a murderer, but he led the children of Israel to the Promised Land. Rahab was a prostitute, but she protected the Israelite spies. The list continues throughout the Bible. 

For every name we recognize, I imagine a hundred more who never received a single verse. Many women remained at Jesus’s side during his ministry years simply to provide for His needs, yet the Bible records few of their names. Just think about the sacrifice these women willingly endured, not just serving a group of men for months on end, but leaving their hometown and family. Sounds a lot like a military wife, doesn’t it? 

The point is not worldly recognition, but perfect obedience. Sometimes others will see what is asked of you and sometimes they will not. Often God’s instructions will be inconvenient, require great discipline, or just seem goofy. But if we truly love God, then we must obey.

Consider:  

• Does trusting God come easily or hard to you?   
• What is something you know He wants you to do that you’ve been putting off? 

Pray:

Father, increase my trust in You. Help me to step further into Your plan, knowing You will equip me for all You have called me to do.