2 Images...

Last night, as Mel and I were praying together, I had 2 images that really hit me about this whole faith journey...fighting and resting. Those 2 things don't seem to go hand in hand. I mean when you are fighting, full force against an enemy, there is not much rest involved. Conversely, when you are resting, fighting feels so opposite of that.

But this journey with Jesus and the story He is telling through us involves both. We are constantly battling for our hearts and others. We must daily put on the armor. Satan, our enemy, does not rest. He is on a mission to steal, kill, and destroy. So, we are always fighting.

We are always resting. Resting in the truth that our hearts are spoken for in Jesus Christ. Resting in the fact that performance, good deeds, and striving will not bring worth or value. We are accepted, redeemed, and set free through being "in Christ". Daily dependence and comfort in Him brings great relief and rest.

2 images. 1 life to be lived. Seemingly polar opposites. Fighting...Resting. Yet actually move together beautifully in the life of a follower of Christ.