Today's reading in 1 Samuel 17:1-27 fits nicely with the sermon that I am preparing tomorrow.
I can't quite fathom the concept of sending a young boy off to the battlefront with some grain and cheese just to see how things were going, but that is what Jesse did with his son David. And of course David, being a young excitable boy leaves his wares with an attendant and runs right down to the front line as soon as he gets to camp. I find it hard to believe that civilian visitor were a common occurrence, but who know - perhaps they were.
Anyway, out comes Goliath and defies God and Israel. The Israelite army flees in terror at the mere sight of Goliath and yet David says - who is this uncircumcised heathen that he is allowed to defy the armies of the living God?
To David - it was cut and dried - this man defied God and his chosen nation and therefore deserved to die - regardless of how big and tough he was.
Where is our passion and indignity at seeing God put down and trampled upon in our nation? Why aren't we as zealous for God as David was? What can we do differently about it? We tremble in fear and don't say anything about our God at work or at school for fear of being ridiculed or maybe even fired for our beliefs - who cares - we are nothing compared to God. How can we flee at the thought of suffering for our God like the men in the army did when we should be willing to stand and fight to defend the Name and honor of God.
What is it that we are willing to fight for? What should we stand and fight for? What is the best way for us to do that in a practical way?
I'm Moving
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DAVID TELLS STORIES OF KILLING LIONS AND BEARS BY ONLY STRIKING THEM. Now that would intense. I would not go after a lion or bear without a really large caliber rifle. I could not fathom the faith that David had in the Lord to know the Lord would protect David from all situations. Including Goliath.It maybe also showes the faith that Jesse in God to send his young boy to a battle as an observer.
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