From Hiding to Holding the Line

Opening Verse

“Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.”
— 2 Timothy 2:3 (KJV)

Introduction

When God lifts you from the shadows and places you at the front lines, it isn’t a promotion in the eyes of man — it’s an assignment from heaven. You were once hidden, protected, refined. Now, you’re positioned to protect, to speak, and to act while others freeze in fear.

Devotional Story

Yusef never asked to be noticed. He preferred staying behind the scenes, helping where needed, rarely drawing attention to himself. But everything shifted the day the tornado came.

The sirens screamed. People scattered. Debris whipped through the air. While others dove for shelter, Yusef stood still. Not because he felt brave — but because the Holy Spirit told him, “Look again.”

Through the chaos, he saw a child standing alone in the open. Frozen. Terrified. While others kept running, Yusef stepped forward. He didn’t yell. He didn’t panic. He walked straight to the child, covered them with his coat, and whispered, “I’ve got you.” Shielding them with his own body, he led them to a safe spot under a collapsed awning just seconds before another gust ripped through the street.

Later, Yusef realized the child was more than just a life needing rescue — it was a picture of something God had long ago entrusted to him. A spiritual gift. A calling. Waiting to be picked back up and carried forward.

That day, Yusef didn’t just survive a tornado. He stepped into his assignment.

What This Means

When others are gripped by fear and frozen in place, God sends those who have been tested — not in comfort, but in chaos. Yusef’s story isn’t just about bravery; it’s about obedience, discernment, and stepping into the role of protector.

You may be the one God is calling to step in while others step back. That “child” might be someone you’re called to intercede for — or it might be your purpose, waiting to be held again. Either way, this is your moment.

Think About This

• Are you waiting for someone else to act when God is calling you?
• Has your gift been buried under fear, doubt, or distraction?
• Who or what is the “child” in your life that you’re meant to protect or restore?

Prayer

Lord, I thank You for keeping me through every storm. Just like Yusef, I want to respond when You call. Give me eyes to see who or what needs rescuing. Let me be bold, not frozen. Help me to protect what You’ve placed in me and around me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Closing Verse

“Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.”
— Deuteronomy 31:6 (KJV)