BY DAWN REED

When Russia began taunting Ukraine a few weeks ago, I was concerned.

As days went on and artillery was being assembled against the people of Ukraine, I prayed like the Sons of Zebedee (Luke 9:51-55). I wanted God to bring fire down from heaven to stop the attack.

Last Thursday, when Russia invaded Ukraine, I cried. My heart hurt for the innocent people who were now embroiled in a war.

While I was snug and safe in the mountains of eastern KY, mothers in Ukraine were gathering essential items and fleeing to safety wherever they could find it. As I put together ingredients for supper, the Ukrainians were learning the recipe for Molotov cocktails to launch against invading troops.

The news pushed me to God’s Word. I needed a story in the Bible that related to the Russian attack. Found it. It’s my favorite Old Testament story and evidence of Hebrews 4:12 that the Word of God is living and active. In simple language, that means it applies each day to whatever is going on.