Draw Near – 365 Guides to Greater Intimacy with GodSample

IN THE TEETH OF DEATH "In one hand I have a Bible, and in the other a pistol," the Communist guard said, taunting Salvation Army Commissioner Herbert Lord. "I despise your God. Let me see you prove His power. Pray to Him to tell you which hand holds the Bible and which the gun. If you are wrong, I will kill you." Lord lowered his head. "Have you prayed?" the guard asked. "Which hand did your God tell you?" "I did not ask," the Christian said. "For two things only I prayed: that God help me keep my temper and for strength to die decently." The guard's face twisted in anger as he took aim with his gun. Then, frustrated, he turned away. The firm resolve of Commissioner Lord is shared by many believers in deep crisis. God has provided a resource to His children which no other humans have. When we face trials, James tells us to ask for divine wisdom and promises that God can and will give it. As the Communist guard was frustrated, so the enemy of our souls will be by the wisdom Christ gives. Although we are not facing a firing squad, the promise is still ours. If we but ask for spiritual direction, God will supply it. In every decision today, may we seek His perfect will.