There is a scene in The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, that reminds me of this. Little Lucy, upon returning to the scene of the battle at the bridge over the river, stands alone facing the departing army of the enemy. She draws her little dagger and smiles.
The Captain of the opposing army does not see Aslan, who is just out of sight. He only sees a little girl with barely any defenses, standing firm. In time, Aslan appears behind Lucy and fights in her stead.
Lucy would have been a fool to take that position were it not for Aslan at her back. How can we stand facing trials, persecution, and danger with only our meager defenses? The Lion Of Judah stands just out of sight at our backs, and then, when needed, fights for us. We may be wounded, we may suffer, we may die, we may win, but we can never lose. We are not alone in our own strength to do battle with life.
Deuteronomy 31:6 (New International Version)
6 Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you."
