Furred Knights and Shared Fights

Last week, I stumbled upon a new book series, and I must say, it's got me hooked, even though it is intended for children. (What can I say?  I’m a child at heart!) The title is The Mice of the Round Table, penned by Julie Leung. It revolves around a tiny mouse named Calib, who aspires to become a hero like his father and grandfather. However, there's a catch: Calib grapples with feelings of smallness and insignificance.

Now, I can sense your curiosity. "What's the connection between a children's book about mice and our faith?" Just wait a moment, and I'll explain.  (Remember, my brain works in mysterious ways!)

In the story, Calib manages to unite the mice army with the human army of Camelot (which they call "Two-Leggers") and the other creatures of the Darkling Woods to fight off the Saxon army. It's not just a feel-good story about teamwork and friendship. It's a powerful reminder of what we can accomplish when we put aside our differences and work together.

Think about it. How often have churches argued over petty things like music styles or worship practices? How many times have we let our personal preferences get in the way of sharing the Gospel with others? It's easy to get caught up in our own little worlds and forget about the bigger picture.

But the truth is, there are souls all around us who are headed for eternal torment. And if we want to make a difference, we must stop bickering and start working together. As it says in 1 Corinthians 1:10, "Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment."

In other words, we must be united in our purpose and message. We need to focus on what really matters: sharing the love of Christ with others. And when we do that, there's no limit to what we can accomplish.

Calib's story reminded me of another passage in the Bible, Ecclesiastes 4:9-10. "Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour. For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him that is alone when he falleth; for he hath not another to help him up."

Just like Calib and the mice of Camelot, we need each other. We need to support one another, encourage one another, and work together to spread the Gospel. And when we do that, we'll be unstoppable.

So, let's put aside our petty differences and focus on what really matters. Let's unite as one body of Christ and fight the true enemy: Satan. When we do that, we'll be able to reach more people, see more souls saved, and make a real difference in this world.

To quote the mice motto:  “Together in paw and tail, lest divided we fall and fail.” Amen to that!