Moments of Hope: Put Down the Sword

In the early 1200s, at the height of the Crusades, Francis of Assisi did something unthinkable. Unarmed and unprotected, he crossed a battlefield to meet Sultan al-Kamil—the leader his world had labeled the enemy. He didn’t argue or threaten. He listened, spoke with humility, and carried the peace of Christ into a place shaped by fear.

This week’s Moments of Hope invites you to watch and reflect on what it means to live as an Ambassador of Christ—not with power or volume, but with presence, courage, and love. Francis didn’t change the world by winning an argument; he changed the atmosphere by faithfully representing another Kingdom.

As you watch, consider this: where might God be inviting you to cross the room, carry peace, and represent Christ in the everyday spaces of your life?