Bible Studies

Private Desmond Doss was a man who had a deep love for the Bible. In fact, it would be fair to say that it became the most defining influence of his life — even in his childhood. He put everything on the line just so he could be true to it.

Doss was one of the bravest people alive, fearless with regard to what would happen to him. As his fellow veterans noted, Doss’s medal was due not to a one-off act of bravery, but for doing something outstanding “time and time and every time again.”

Doss’s heroism and bravery were recognised when he received the Medal of Honor. His desire was to save life while everyone else was taking it. Doss did this because he knew about a greater conflict going on.

What was surprising was that the battle was held up for 10 minutes while Doss prayed. The prayer power of Doss can be yours too.

Let’s take a look at faith and, in particular, the kind of faith that Doss had.

It took years of humble obedience to God for Private Desmond Doss to become the man he was on the battlefield.

Isaiah 40:28-31 (New King James Version:This significant passage is used to introduce the life of Desmond Doss. It describes someone who knows the everlasting God and someone who never gives up, but finds forgiveness, strength, joy and happiness in Him.

On Saturday, May 5, 1945, Doss answered the call of duty to his fellow men. In doing so he was walking in the footsteps of Jesus who did not hold back from doing good on the Sabbath.

The heavenly peace that Doss had can be your source of strength for the battles you face in life. Is this something that you would like to have?

The Bible has much to say on this topic, and it not only provides us with hope for the future, but gives great insight into how we should live in the present.