Humble Resolve
Wes Wick
The horrible tragedy of war in Ukraine is still unfolding, but it’s clear that almost everyone outside Ukraine underestimated the tremendous resolve of the Ukrainian people.
We’ve been going through the book of Daniel, highlighting his humble resolve as he faced insurmountable odds.
Humble resolve is a needed ingredient throughout life, but the character trait becomes more vivid when we face times of testing.
Humble | Adjective
GENTLE, respectful, modest, courteous, unpretentious.
Resolve | Noun
DETERMINATION, firmness, intent, purpose, strength of character, grit, guts, desire, intestinal fortitude.
The Ukrainian leaders know they are the underdog in this battle. They know they need help beyond their tenacious resolve.
Seeing what those Ukrainian leaders, civilians, and soldiers face can make our challenges seem pretty miniscule by comparison.
But we, too, may feel overwhelmed by obstacles we’re facing today.
Let’s strengthen our resolve to follow Christ to the end, no matter what life may throw at us. And let’s be humble enough to admit our need for help … from God and others.
And let’s pray desperately for the people in Ukraine, the many refugees fleeing, and the many nations coming to their aid.