The Good Fight

 

Corrie ten Boom is pictured above in Egloffstein, Germany.

What makes this photo incredible is that Corrie is a survivor of Ravensbrück concentration camp during World War II. She says:

Yes, God is good when He sends good weather. But was also good when He allowed my sister Betsie to starve to death before my eyes in the German concentration camp. (emphasis added).

I remember one occasion when I was very discouraged there. Everything around us was dark, and there was darkness in my heart. I remember telling Betsie that I thought God had forgotten us.

 "No, Corrie," said Betsie, "He has not forgotten us. Remember His Word: 'For as the heavens are high above the earth, So great is His mercy toward those who fear Him...'  Psalm 103:11  (NKJV)

Here was a woman that has since traveled to more than 60 nations to share God's love, even Germany.

For as the sufferings of Christ abound I us, so our consolation also abounds through Christ. 2 Corinthians 1:5 (NKJV)

May we treasure these words from God as we prepare for our mission, both here at home and while we travel.

(Photo and quote from: Clippings from My Notebook, ten Boom, Corrie. Nashville, TN, Thomas Nelson, Inc. 1982)