Adversaries in the world of The Legend of Zelda range from the small and seemingly harmless to gigantic and terrifying… and during my time in the game I learned not to be afraid of the large enemies nor to underestimate the little ones. All of the opposition I faced, no matter how they physically presented themselves, are just lines of code… each were designed with a uniquely programmed pattern of attack behaviors, a pre-set health bar, and in many cases an implanted weak spot that will only be revealed if I’m patient and observant. All of them are dangerous if I approach them carelessly or over-confidently, but none of them should be feared… they were all built to be defeated by a fully prepared warrior walking in wisdom, humility and faith.

Many times the challenges that we face in life can feel either small enough for us to handle without the Lord’s help or too large to be solved at all, but neither of those are true. The smallest temptation is still dangerous enough to defeat an overconfident soldier who has let their guard down, and the most visually terrifying opposition can’t prevail against a warrior walking in humble submission and obedience to Him. Let’s yield our controller to Christ in every battle that we face… none of them are too big or too small for Him, and we will need His help in each of them today.

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, even though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; though its waters roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with its swelling. Psalm 46:1-3

Catch us the foxes, the little foxes that spoil the vines, for our vines have tender grapes. Song of Solomon 2:15

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