Why does God take you through so many hard times? Why do you have to face situations that test you, humble you and even hurt you? Sometimes the intensity and difficulty of this life seems unnecessary. Do we really need to go toe-to-toe with evil and wrong? Why can’t all the folks who love Jesus just huddle up in a big group and skip all the mess of the outside world? The fact is, this world is not safe, and you won’t dodge all the danger just because you know Jesus. Sometimes Christians want to protect themselves and the people they love from everything difficult, threatening or even damaging. They think shutting themselves away from the influences of the outside world will keep them safe from sin. The problem is that sin comes from within, not from without. Not only is the world a dark place, but we are the reason it is so dark. We are all fallen and broken. We all need to be rescued from ourselves. The world didn’t break itself - we broke it. We can’t protect ourselves from our own hearts. Jesus came into a dark world full of wrong, hate, evil and violence in order to save us. He risked everything and the rescue mission cost Him His own life. Now He is sending us out into that same dark landscape. He’s sending us out into the danger and uncertainty of a sinful world. Some of us will be wounded and some will even give everything, but He’s training us to be tough, battle-hardened fighters. Jesus is looking for people who are willing to join in the fight of a lifetime for the hearts of the lost. Are you in?
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