The Battle

The enemy has been so strongly chasing, grasping and at times succeeding in drawing my friend across the battle lines. I have had this vision in my head of this battle, where we are few, so few and his numbers abound. We are in this amazing battle , what a privilege to be on the side where the victory is promised. At times I am fearful because I can't see this victory, all I can see is each day my friend is losing his battle a little more, giving in more and more to the adversaries lies. Hardening his heart towards all those that will walk the narrow road with him to eternity. I have not been included in those who have been set in the mortar until this week, I now find myself in the mix which holds the bricks creating the wall around his heart.

Father, You have overcome this world, in that I know that You will be the victor in this battle of my friend's. You will quiet his fears, you will increase the faith he needs to have complete confidence in You and Your ability. I am grateful that although he can close all of us out, He can not close You out. And I am grateful that You have placed him in a work environment where he is surrounded by strong Christians. Father, give them insight to what he needs, where he is at. Use them, Father. And in the meantime give those of us who have been placed in the mortar endurance and strength to continue in the battle for our brother. I love You, Dad.