We watched the movie Taken the other night.
Probably not the most ideal movie to watch while you are overseas… especially now that we are staying in a sketchy hostel in which I am pretty sure the bed I am sitting on has the potential to give me either a.) lice or b.) fleas.
I did learn some valuable lessons however such as: NEVER talk to cute guys with accents OR share a taxi with them. AND now I know that if ever attacked, aim for the kneecaps or the throat.
Needless to say I didn’t sleep last night. As I was laying in bed planning my best method for escape, I came to the realization that my sleeping liner would be extremely counter productive in the case of an attack. For one, there is no zipper for easy access, you have to weasel your way into it like a cocoon -so much for getting at the knee caps and throat. So here I am stuck in a cocoon of linen, trying not to roll too much for fear of touching the nasty hostel sheets and overanalyzing every bunk bed squeak.
The best part about that is that Liam (yup. first name basis) never backs down. EVER. He will stop at nothing to get his daughter back safely.
What if he had chosen not to fight when things had gotten too tough? What if the moment a wrench was thrown into the mix, he shrugged his shoulders and gave up? He by no means had the assurance that he would see his daughter again, but he fought tooth and nail regardless.
Your Father fights for you (yup, I went there… I spiritualized Taken).
But seriously, HE FIGHTS FOR YOU. Because, lets be honest, we really can’t hold our own. We can try, but it probably looks a lot like what I assume I look like defending myself from the cocoon of my sleeping liner. Not too graceful, mainly just plain ridiculous.
Exodus 14:13 says, “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today.”
Ephesians 6:13 says to put on the armor of God, and after you have done everything, stand.
2 Corinthians 12:9 says, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” -when we are weak, He is strong.
Kingdom living is so upside down that when we are at our weakest, feeling foolish and useless, the Holy Spirit steps in and His POWER runs through us. After all, the blood of Jesus runs in our veins.
We can claim NO credit, and Jesus is glorified all the more through us.
Should I have been worrying last night? Not at all… I am perfectly safe in my bed. My worrying and scenario scheming did absolutely nothing except give me a poor nights sleep. So why should I worry about life’s curveballs?
The Lord fights for me… and I know He is WAY more BA than Liam.
Sweet sleeps 🙂
