Immovable

You know, I was surprised to see that there were multiple definitions for the word SOLDIER.  A soldier can specifically be related to a person serving in the military, describe a type of insect, be a part of a building, or even identify some sort of British food I’ve never in my life heard of.  But I think perhaps my favorite use of the word soldier is not as a noun, but as a verb.  Soldiering is related to persevering. I can’t imagine it any way when we are called to “deny yourself and take up your cross” (Luke 9:23). What kind of perseverance is needed to take up our cross and follow Jesus daily?  I like to think that I have that kind of fortitude.  You know, the kind that a soldier has when he steps into battle and faces the enemy lines.  Truth be told, however, when things become a little uncomfortable, I find myself retreating back behind those front lines.  I’ll let someone else fight that battle. I have excuses in spades: 1.  I’m not s...