May 15, 2018
""Then it happened when the Philistine rose and came and drew near to meet David, that David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet the Philistine."" (1 Samuel 17:48)
David is a stunning example of true faith. While the rest of Israel's army was cowering the back lines, David was enraged by Goliath's mockery of God and was immediately filled with a desire to vindicate God's name.
His heart was in sync with God's heart. This union put courage in David's heart. When others were running backward, David ""ran quickly toward the battle line to meet the Philistine"" (vs. 48).
WHICH WAY ARE YOU HEADED?
Your direction is telling. If you are filled with God and His Word, your faith drives you to do what God desires … and do it aggressively. It makes perfect sense to you, like David, to go after God's enemies and you have no fear. And, if you are moving out on the promises of God, you win the day against the enemy. He is no match for a man filled with God.
But, if you not filled with God, you are filled with excuses. You're running from the front lines, busying yourself with superficial things to pass the time. You sit around the campfire with the guys, telling stories about Goliath instead of God. And, all the while, God's name is being blasphemed and his people cower in fear. Not only do you miss your destiny, but you allow the enemy to be glorified and victorious.
It’s time to seize the day. Do whatever is necessary to get right with God. You will know you are there when you find yourself running quickly toward the battle line.
March 11, 2025
God knows what He is about. Always include in your request the greatest prayer—the prayer of surrender. “Lord, Your will be done.” This is the prayer, when humbly prayed, that will always be answered and yield the most valuable result from the God who loves us best ... even if the answer is hard.
March 05, 2025
Every created man or woman must make their choice. What will you do with God? Will you embrace or reject Him? Draw near or run away? Trust and serve Him or doubt God and serve yourself? This foundational choice determines everything.
March 04, 2025
As you evaluate your faith, is it “God and?” God and others. God and the world’s ideas. God and my best thoughts thrown in. God and some money. God and a clear path. Or simply: God. Are you vainly clinging to the idea that you need more than Him?
