Having Trust...That's Bravery

Bravery doesn't mean fearless doings, it means doing the things you are commanded to do, that is hard, really hard. Facing your fears. And Trusting the Commander, the one who has control of your life. Having trust...that's bravery..

Depression is a tricky, sticky, icky thing. When your depressed, your guard is down. Your sword is left on the ground, and your armor isn't on.
As a soldier, this is dangerous, you never know when the enemy will strike, unless you found out his schemes, but in this case, you just enlisted. Your young, free of spirit, and feeling bold and ready for anything.
You just finished boot-camp, your tired and worn, but you feel strengthened and ready for battle more then ever at the same time. Your commander has a special mission for you, you alone, but in order to find out what that is. You must first run on this road called LIFE.

L. I. F. E.

Living
In
Fearless
Evangelism 

Fearless.

Now that's a scary word! Having no fear! Okay? *gulp* But you can do this, right?
Your on this road, walking, walking and more walking, and this road just goes on and on! You can't see the end, and you were told to keep going until further notice.
Ok...

Now you come to the fork in the road.
Choose wisely.
Your Commander said, "do not choose the easier path"
There is one road which looks hilly, grassy and maybe even a little wet. But the Sun is shinning and yeah you might slip and fall but it wont be to bad. But it will definitely not be easy!
The other, has very hard ground. Kinda a misty haze that fills the air. This one looks pretty easy. It's a straight road and the ground is solid. You choose this one, it looks a lot easier to travel and yeah you may not be able to see that good, but at least you don't have to worry about slipping! Right?

You choose the easier one..

Now your walking, and you notice, you can't really see very well, kinda hard, like a thick fog that surrounds you. Maybe this wasn't such a good idea..
You look back, but you can't see anything, it completely disappeared.
Ok.. you can do this..just keep going. I'm sure this fog will end soon, right?

Wrong..

Now you have been on this road for a while, still can't see or hear very well, but something inside you tells you to get out now. But you don't, you can do this. Your gut tells you that you should have trusted your Commander..but you didn't..
But hey, at least your now being brave?
Vines of all kind get you entangled, you can't see your sword and your armor is caught, but you somehow get out.

Now your hot, and tired of carrying everything.  So you take off your helmet. And it lays there on the earth floor. Useless. Your breastplate is next, whew, you feel lighter, but yet, you don't. Hmm, maybe your boots and the rest of your armor would help if it was off.

Now you feel naked, but you can't find anything. But you still have your sword, so your good.

Then all of the sudden. You fall into a huge, almost endless hole. Your sword is gone, and you cling to some kind of ledge for dear life.You feel safer, but your not really.

Now that your still, you have time to think.

What have I done..? Why did I do this?

Now your really depressed, and you want help but yet, you just want to die in your misery, you deserve it, you should have listened to your conscience and turned back, and took the road that had the light, instead you choose the darker one. Because it looked easier.
No you have no hope, you let your fellow soldiers down, you never finished your mission, but most importantly. You let your Commander down. How could you? He send you on a special mission? And you completely messed up what you were sent to do. Whatever it was. All you know is, it was good, really good. Your Commander hand picked this special mission, just..for..you..
And now, you can't even face him. The shame you have fills you. and you can't even look up to the top of this hole.

Then all of the sudden, a voice cries out, calling your name. This voice..it sounds so familiar! Then you realize, it's your Commander. Yes! No! How can I be rescued?! He will never rescue you once he realizes what you did!

F.AL.S.E.

Your name is still being called, and now He is talking to you from the top of this pit.

"Soldier, I am sending down a rope, hold tightly, and don't let go!"

"No Sir. I cannot, I have failed my mission and I have let you down. I am not worthy to grab hold of this rope!" You feel crushed, beaten and worn. But he doesn't give up..

"Soldier, grab hold. It will save you!"

"I cannot Sir!" How can you? You are not worthy?!

"Soldier, were you worthy to be on this special mission? Were you worthy to be a soldier?" I have given you this gift, obey. Trust Me and grab tightly."

Okay.. Here goes..

Your gasp on for dear life, holding on so tightly. The ledge that saved you before crumbled into a million pieces. It was never really saving you, It just seemed like it.
The rope is moving upwards, slowly, the fog lightly disappears. More light is filling the air and you now see your Commander's face. So radiant, filled with love, peace, hope and joy. You now are on solid ground. Your Commander hugs you and makes you feel so safe and protected. Looks you in the eyes, and asks, "Why did you choose this path?"
You look down shamefully, "It looked easier.."

"Did I not say, Do not choose the easier path?"

You nod, "Yes Sir,"

"Soldier, I will never leave you, nor forsake you." I will help you when you fall, pick you up when you stumble, and help you when your weary. But you must choose the path with the light, and not the one that has darkness.."

Your redemption is here..

But He is not finished yet.

"Come."

Your Commander looks you in the eyes as He asks.

"Do you Trust Me?"


Will you Trust Him?