Fight the good fight of the faith; take hold of the eternal life, to which
you were called and for which you made the good confession in the
presence of many witnesses. (6:12)
The call to eternal life is not to a place where we arrive after death.
Rather, it is a process in which we currently participate as God
continually brings new life out of death. Sometimes new life springs
forth as we say “No” to whatever separates God’s people from hope.
Last summer, I visited a small school in Ghana funded by the
Anglican Diocesan Development and Relief Organization (ADDRO).
The mission of the school is to empower people struggling with the
challenges of physical and mental handicaps. The facilities are
simple, but that message of empowerment is strong.
Following our visit, we went a few miles down the road and met a
former student from the school. He cannot speak or hear, but now
earns a living by making and selling furniture. Fighting the good
fight of faith often means supporting our brothers and sisters in such
practical ways as they walk toward freedom and hope.
—Joy Daley
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