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Let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. Galatians 6:9
The Battle of Brooklyn, the first major battle of the American Revolution, began on this day in 1776, but ended in defeat for the colonists. The British captured New York City a few weeks later and held it until the end of the war in 1783.
The revolution couldn’t have gotten off to a more discouraging start. Washington had anticipated the British attack, but shortages of troops and military discipline, coupled with many New Yorkers’ loyalty to England, left him susceptible to a surprise night attack from which his forces never recovered. But he never quit, and the war was eventually won.
Similarly, Jesus never guaranteed you a picnic, only an adventure, complete with trials and challenges (John 15:20). Before Jesus came, God had overlooked the ignorance that caused sin (Acts 17:30). But that still left the greater problem unresolved; so, to get the ball rolling, Jesus showed up and made people aware of their sin, making them accountable.
No one likes being told they’re wrong, and they killed Him for it. But that served His greater purpose, too. Just when it looked like all was lost, Jesus in the grave and His followers scattered and afraid, God conducted the greatest countermove in history. The revolution of salvation continues this day, and even when it seems like we’ll never get there, victory awaits.
The Battle of Brooklyn, the first major battle of the American Revolution, began on this day in 1776, but ended in defeat for the colonists. The British captured New York City a few weeks later and held it until the end of the war in 1783.
The revolution couldn’t have gotten off to a more discouraging start. Washington had anticipated the British attack, but shortages of troops and military discipline, coupled with many New Yorkers’ loyalty to England, left him susceptible to a surprise night attack from which his forces never recovered. But he never quit, and the war was eventually won.
Similarly, Jesus never guaranteed you a picnic, only an adventure, complete with trials and challenges (John 15:20). Before Jesus came, God had overlooked the ignorance that caused sin (Acts 17:30). But that still left the greater problem unresolved; so, to get the ball rolling, Jesus showed up and made people aware of their sin, making them accountable.
No one likes being told they’re wrong, and they killed Him for it. But that served His greater purpose, too. Just when it looked like all was lost, Jesus in the grave and His followers scattered and afraid, God conducted the greatest countermove in history. The revolution of salvation continues this day, and even when it seems like we’ll never get there, victory awaits.
