Written by Dynamis Ministries | November 6, 2025
The movie Braveheart is a historical epic film loosely based on Scotland’s fight for independence against England in the 13th century. Despite being nearly 30 years old, it is still regarded as an iconic film because of its cinematography, soundtrack and inspiring “David vs. Goliath” underdog story.
In a particular battle scene, William Wallace, the leader of the Scottish men, outsmarts the English army by luring them into charging a ragtag company of uneducated and undertrained peasants, where traps are set to disable the mighty army. The scene depicts the Scots standing their ground while men clattered in armor and riding on horseback charge forward. Fear and worry show on Wallace’s men’s faces as the army barrels down, yet they don’t budge. The horsemen get closer, and the peasant soldiers tremble, yet they continue to hold their ground. They stand firm. Finally, just as it looks like England will break through, Wallace’s men expose the traps and win the battle.
This scene is a powerful depiction of what it looks like to stand firm. Despite fear, anxiety and uncertainty, the Scots don’t move. Despite the odds stacked against them, they hold their ground. In the face of defeat, they continue to stand firm. It takes a lot of courage and conviction to stand firm in life, no matter what the situation. It can be a personal quality that does a lot of good in the world. It can even appear in the generosity arena. In the book of Isaiah in God’s Word, the prophet compares a foolish person to a righteous person, and of a righteous person he says, “But generous people plan to do what is generous, and they stand firm in their generosity,” (Isaiah 32:8).
A generous person stands firm in their generosity.
Generosity should be a priority in our lives, regardless of what kind of time, gifts or resources we can offer. It shouldn’t be an afterthought, nor should it be something we are forced into doing. Yet prioritizing generosity can push us out of our comfort zones and challenge our faith in tremendous ways. Because of this, choosing to be generous can sometimes be a scary undertaking. Sometimes it comes with trepidation. That’s why we need to remember to stand firm.
Committing to tithe to our church or giving regularly to a cause we care about when our financial situation may be unstable can be daunting and requires a leap of faith. Stand firm.
Carving out time in our schedule to serve may expose us to pain and brokenness that we aren’t even sure we have the emotional capacity to endure. Stand firm.
Stepping out to develop some of our spiritual gifts or natural abilities might require us to face our own insecurities, which can be uncomfortable. Stand firm.
Living a generous life will truly bring joy, but that doesn’t mean being generous is always easy. It’s okay if generosity is hard at times. It’s okay if it’s uncomfortable or even scary. These experiences don’t mean you’re doing something wrong. Be encouraged today to stand firm in your generosity. No matter the opposition we face in our generosity story today, keep standing firm. God is faithful to meet our needs, and this promise can give us the strength to stay faithful in our generosity. Stand firm!
