[more reasons why I like this analogy]
8) Pawns are not powerful alone, but together they work for the benefit of their king; “…the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them two by two ahead of Him…” (Luke 10:1).
9) Pawns sacrifice themselves to promote another pawn; “Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus… made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant…” (Philippians 2:5-8).
10) Pawns become pieces when they reach the opposite side of the board, but they have to pass through many trials and battles to get there, or they wait at the instruction of the Master for these to pass them by; “His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things’” (Matthew 25:21).
11) Pawns are weak, but in the Master’s game, they are strong; “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness” (2 Corinthians 12:9).
“The king is not saved by a mighty army; a warrior is not delivered by great strength. A horse is a false hope for victory; nor does it deliver anyone by its great strength. Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who hope for His lovingkindness, to deliver their soul from death and to keep them alive in famine. Our soul waits for the Lord; He is our help and shield” (Psalm 33:16-20). The only safe place in the game of life is in the hand of the Master.
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