It takes a lot of trust in God to endure the trials and overcome the obstacles that life throws at us. Abraham’s life has been given as an example of living a life by faith.
Hard times motivate people to plan for the worst. But the worst of times require a different kind of preparation. Those who are wise know it takes more than material goods to be ready for what comes.
Everything breaks down over time. In fact, God created this world to be temporary. Mankind struggles with this, but this struggle produces qualities within us that transcend the transient nature of our world.
War is used as a metaphor to explain an individual’s struggle with their nature and the world around them. Living the Christian life is often compared to preparing for battle. To win this war, we need more than just good soldiers…we need an army.
Our bodies are amazing feats of engineering and artistry, yet they are still frail and temporary. But God uses the short comings of our physical form to further His eternal designs.
As we age, the risk increases that we will be injured in a fall. The best way to combat this danger is to strengthen our bodies. But know that our spiritual health requires the same vigilance, for it is vulnerable to the same threats and a fall from grace will produce more dire consequences.