Warrior Profiles: Abraham

Dear Warriors,

We are called to fight for what we believe in, protect our loved ones, and stand up for what is right. The Bible is filled with stories of men who embodied these qualities, one of whom is Abraham, a patriarch of the Christian faith.

Abraham was a man of great faith, courage, and leadership. One of his most inspiring moments was when he rescued his nephew Lot from captivity. As Abraham journeyed through the Negev, awaiting the receipt of the promised land that God had assured him, Lot settled in the city of Sodom, notorious for its wickedness. One day, a coalition of kings from neighboring cities attacked Sodom, captured Lot, and took him captive along with the spoils of war.

Upon hearing what had occurred, Abraham gathered 318 trained men from his household and pursued the enemy forces. During the night, he divided his forces, launched a surprise attack on the enemy, and rescued Lot along with the spoils of war.

Abraham was willing to take action in the face of danger and trusted God to guide and protect him in battle. His love for Lot and sense of honor was stronger than his fear.

Man, this story fires me up. Make no mistake - I'm not saying we always need to be ready to jump into battle. I believe God provides what we need when we need it. But we must be willing to trust and put others above ourselves.

The most famous man who ever lived became famous because he died for the world, brutally. He put each of us and all of us above himself - and now time itself is described in relation to him (BC, AD).

That's what it means to be a warrior.

Stay strong and love hard.

Until next time.