I am inspired by godly people. I am at a place in my life where individuals whom God is using mightily, who are set apart for His special work of grace and truth, who are warriors in God’s eyes, are increasingly crossing my path.
I am encouraged by these people for a number of reasons. First, I receive these friendships with much joy for I see them as God’s handwritten message of hope to me. It is helpful for all of us, from time to time, to be reminded that God is still at work all around us. The enemy may buffet us with trials of every kind, many driving us to frustration and worse. But our Father shows me that through the dear men and women, His sons and daughters, which He places in my life that He is mindful of my weakness and need of strengthening daily by His hand.
Second, these godly men and women are hearing the same message from God and they are rallying around others who are marching to the same drum beat. This reminds me that God has raised up His banner of truth and righteousness in these troubling days and His people are responding. We are all on an assignment from God to be ...
