The Fog Of War

"Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. For by it the elders obtained a good testimony. By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible." - Hebrews 11:1-3

As we are preparing to move Pathfinder to the west coast of Florida in response to Hurricane Ian, there are a number of things that must be coordinated and/or accomplished before and during the move.  I was talking with a friend and fellow soldier who is also warring against the effects of the disaster about a number of issues that seemed to be obstacles that might be too steep and high to climb. I told her that in light of God's call to go and serve people in need, these issues were really mere distractions. I mentioned the term, Fog of  War. This is a brief elaboration on the term from the book On War ( I am certain you have read it!!). 

"War is the realm of uncertainty; three quarters of the factors on which action in war is based are wrapped in a fog of greater or lesser uncertainty. A sensitive and discriminating judgment is called for; a skilled intelligence to scent out the truth." — Carl von Clausewitz, On War

That made me think of what the Bible says about faith in Hebrews 11 ( I am more certain that you have read that!!!) Our new life is filled with distractions that would cause us to focus on them and not on what we have been called to do. Of course, my assumption is that you have indeed been called by God and are not pursuing some notion that you, yourself, have "cooked" up. 

And so I told my friend, that I was not concerned about any of the issues we were discussing. Where God guides, God provides. But climbing the hill in spite of the "fog" requires faith on our part. Life is like that for every Christian. I reminded her that in that fog were people who needed help and God sent us to help. He knows the trials we face in getting there and serving. He knew before He called us. There is nothing too hard for God.

"count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind." - James 1:2-6

And so - we are leaving on Wednesday. The fog is thick where we are going. But God is mighty and is waiting to see us coming over the hill.

"[God] who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us," -Ephesians 3:20

Think about it – Pray about it – Believe it – Walk in it. Let your light shine and give God the glory.

By Faith Alone By His Grace Alone And For His Glory Alone