The Right Weapon

Unlocked: Daily Devotions for Teens · Jan 23, 2021 · 3m

The ring of clashing swords echoed throughout the hall, only to be cut short by the ominous sound of shattering steel. I could see my enemy’s mocking sneer from beneath his helmet. I turned away to retrieve a new sword, my cheeks flushed with shame. It wasn’t the first time this had happened. Over and over, we had fought. And now, just like every other time, just when I thought I might prevail, my sword had splintered into a million tiny shards. Discouraged, I threw down my helmet and headed for the armory. “This time, I will pick an even stronger weapon. One that will not be destroyed!” At…