King David writes in Psalm 73, “But for me it is good to be near God; I have made the Lord God my refuge, that I may tell of all your works.” Clearly, our brothers and sisters in Christ in Ukraine are living out this Psalm, trusting the Lord to guide them through horrific times. As Christians, we can learn from their righteous display of faith.

From CBN. CBN News’ senior international correspondent George Thomas continues to be in the middle of the Ukrainian war zone, sharing videos and images of the troubling, traumatic — and inspiring — events unfolding on the ground….

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“The general tone is one of determination, of courage, of a fighting spirit,” Thomas told Faithwire, noting that many of those he has spoken with on the street are in awe of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. “Somebody said to me, ‘He hasn’t even shaved, and look at the way he’s rallying the country, rallying the troops … he’s in the trenches.’…”

In addition to stories of ordinary citizens rallying to battle, Thomas is telling some of the other heartwarming, overcomer accounts he’s personally observing in churches and on the streets of Ukraine….

“The pastor of the church, in essence, set the tone for this past Sunday,” Thomas said. “He got up and said, ‘As we worship and come into a time of praise and worship, that all of the songs we sing today, we sing keeping in mind what is going on today in our nation. And as we storm the gates of heaven with our praise … we are in essence storming the gates of heaven for peace as well….’”

Despite the anguish and turmoil of Russia’s war, Ukrainian Christians remain steadfast, vowing to preach the unending, compassionate & redeeming love of Christ. Take heart, your prayers are being heard. God is moving powerful on their behalf! #StandWithUkraine #PrayForUkraine pic.twitter.com/9OxPNTTIsu

— George Thomas (@GTReporting) February 27, 2022

While parishioners’ spiritual needs were being met, Thomas said church staff members were working in other areas of the house of worship to help displaced families….

The church was setting up pillows and sheets and assembling clothing and toiletries they had purchased for individuals and families in need. Thomas said five displaced families were already living inside the church….

Comfort in war’s chaos: Amid attacks, Ukrainians seek shelter in a subterranean {evangelical} church https://t.co/UXUfD7YM2F #PrayingForUkraine #UkraineRussia #Ukraina pic.twitter.com/ClpswCwsw7

— George Thomas (@GTReporting) February 25, 2022

Please continue to pray for Thomas and all those in Ukraine as the battle forges on.

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(Excerpt from CBN. Photo Credit: Getty Images)