God Bless the Dragon Warriors
In the 2008 hit film Kung Fu Panda, the Dragon Warrior was a prophesied hero who would bring peace to the valley. When a great threat arose, Master Oogway proceeded to select the chosen one. As he motioned toward the fierce warrior Tigress, a panda dropped out of the sky (there is a backstory here involving noodle carts and fireworks) and right in front of Oogway’s pointing finger.
“The Universe has brought us the Dragon Warrior!” was the master’s surprising reaction. Scoffed at and questioned by everyone around him, Oogway’s words proved shockingly true as the rather rotund panda turned out to possess the exact qualities needed to defeat the incoming enemy. Needless to say, he was much cooler than expected.
Putting aside that unwizardly nonsense about the universe choosing anything at all, let alone fierce furry fighting phenoms, the illustration is helpful for believers. For in the same way, God has put his chosen people, and his chosen places, into our lives. Perhaps you feel unfortunate in your circle of friends and fellowship. They may not be the folks, or fields, you would choose. You may question God’s wisdom, or whether he cares at all. Who knows, they may even seem like total mistakes. God have mercy on us for ever thinking so. The only mistake possible would be us choosing our own warriors and ways.