Even Though They Were Afraid....

Ezra 3: 3 Even though the people were afraid of he local residents, they rebuilt the altar at it old site.

Some time ago, I read a wise saying that went something like this: The right thing to do is often the harder thing to do. I know I am not quoting this word for word and really can't remember who said it; yet, the outcome is the same.

Have you ever been in a situation where the easiest thing to do was to give into what others thought was right? Maybe in your situation the easy way out wasn't necessairly "the right thing to do" but who would question your motive?

Recently, I came into such a situation. A friend of mine was abused by her spouse; she was terrified. As friends and family members worried about her, no one was doing anything. They simply didn't want to get involved. Meanwhile, she sat alone shaking with fear of the future for herself, her family, and anyone that would get involved. She felt helpless.

Knowing there was really only the right thing to do, I loaded her up and took her to file a report and hide away in the safety of a women's shelter. As we were leaving, I heard a family member say..."Well at least someone around here has some common sense and took her to get some help."

Was there really a choice? Not really, it was the right thing to do. Even though I was afraid of what he would do if he found out, I realize the spirit that lives in me is greater than a spirit of fear. It was the right thing to do.