When the Battle Seems Hopeless

   Every day when we wake up we have battles of our own to fight. It may be getting through the daily grind at work. It may be that someone is gossiping about us at school. Or, it may be a family member is unable to take care of themselves. It is difficult to fight those battles in general, but it is especially difficult if you fight them alone.

   In The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (link to clip here) 300 men are at Helm’s Deep getting ready to fight a battle. There are 10,000 Uruk-hai coming to fight them. It seems that the men will die no matter how well guarded the fortress is. The men have started to lose hope and courage. Aragorn’s friends tell him that it is hopeless and they will die. But, his friends still agree to fight with him.

   On top of that, elves arrive to help the men in the battle. Men have been corrupt for years and it is difficult for elves to trust and assist the men. Nevertheless, in the men’s time of need the elves come alongside men to help them. This helped men fight and survive the battle. The odds were impossible. There literally was no hope. Then elves came alongside their friends and suddenly spirits were lifted and the battle was won.

   We all have our own battles to fight. There are times where it may seem all hope is lost and the enemy is closing in. But, then we have someone come alongside us to help us through the battle. That is why it is so important for us to have friends who can help us during our times of need. We cannot be a lone wolf and think we can make it on our own because we cannot. God knew this from the beginning of time. That is why he created a mate for Adam. He knew Adam needed someone to help him fight his battles (even if they did lose a battle to Satan).

   We need to work hard to have a good relationship with God so that we can withstand our battles. And, so we can help others when they have a battle they are fighting.

   So, are you willing to come alongside others to help them fight? Do you have a good relationship with God so that you can fight your battles and help others in their battles?

   Ecclesiastes 4:9-10, John 15:12-15, Galatians 6:1-5