"And we know that in all things, God works for the good of those who love Him and who have been called according to His purpose..." - Romans 8:28
A lot of us make the mistake of living our lives with an exit strategy. We jump into a job or a relationship with a detailed plan of how we can get out when things don't work out. The problem is that sometimes life places us in situations we didn't plan for.
After parachuting into Normandy on D-Day in June 1944, Joseph Beyrle was captured by the Germans. American troops found his dog tags on another body on Utah beach, presumably a Nazi spy. After being moved through seven Nazi prison camps, Beyrle was tortured and interrogated. On his third attempt, he finally escaped. After running for a day, he realized that his best chance for survival was to find the Soviets, the only U.S. Ally fighting in the area. He found the Soviets and earned their trust by using his demolition skills to blow up trees that were hindering the advance of their tanks. He was injured after three weeks and sent to Moscow where he was finally able to convince the doctor to take his finger prints, proving that he was who he said he was.
No matter what comes against us in life we know that all things work together for the good. God has already promised us that He's got our back and He is working behind the scenes to make the outcome of all things work toward the good. All we have to do is keep fighting. Beryle had plenty of opportunities to feel like there was no hope, but by pushing ahead and staying focused on the vision that drove him, he was ultimately sent home. When God sets a direction in our life we can't afford to hold onto an exit strategy. We have to commit to our calling and trust that God will make a way when things get difficult.
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