Tag archive: Fight
Fighting A Losing Battle
The competitor was confident and even a little cocky when he saw his challenger Acts 5:33-42 Reference: But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop these men; you will only find yourselves fighting against God.” (Acts 5:39 NIV) Explore: Due to my stubborn Dutch heritage, I’m not one to give…
The Lord of the Rings
Throughout the story there are a number of incredible battles Psalm 46:1-11 Reference: “He makes wars cease to the ends of the earth. He breaks the bow and shatters the spear; he burns the shields with fire.” Psalm 46:9 NIV Explore: I’ve just finished watching the Lord of the Rings trilogy. It’s an epic tale…
The Battle Is Real
When all five come at once they quickly and easily overtake their opponent. Psalm 31:1-24 Reference: “For I hear many whispering, “Terror on every side!” They conspire against me and plot to take my life.” Psalm 31:13 NIV Explore: There are times in our lives when we feel like we’re getting hit from every angle….
Outnumbered
This always created an unfair advantage. Joshua 10:1-43 Reference: “Then the five kings of the Amorites—the kings of Jerusalem, Hebron, Jarmuth, Lachish and Eglon—joined forces. They moved up with all their troops and took up positions against Gibeon and attacked it.” Joshua 10:5 NIV Explore: Numbers can make a significant difference. In primary school we…
The Wrong Wrestle
I work hard to create peace for myself and the people around me. Genesis 32:22-32 Reference: “Then the man said, “Your name will no longer be Jacob, but Israel, because you have struggled with God and with humans and have overcome.”” Genesis 32:28 NIV Explore: My general disposition is to avoid conflict in my life. There…