It’s the prime example of an underdog story. Little David goes against the big warrior Goliath. David carries no armor, no sword, has never been to war. Goliath towers over everyone and has the bravest, most decorated soldiers in Israel’s army shaking in their sandals. Yet, the young David shocks everyone when he is able to take Goliath out with a rock and a sling.But David’s cunning, his courage, and his slingshot skills are not to be praised here. David doesn’t fight to prove anything. David doesn’t fight to win the coveted prize. David doesn’t fight to gain public support before he takes the throne. No, David fights to defend the Name of the Lord, and to proclaim His greatness.
If only I fought all my battles that way. If only my motives were always that selfless. How would I be different if the only fights I entered into were done with the sole intention of defending the Name of the Lord, and making Him known to everyone around me. How many petty arguments could be avoided, venomous words could be left unsaid, and how many more hours could I spend focusing on the things of God instead of tossing and turning?
Conflict can bring out the worst in us, but not if we remember that the battle is the Lord’s. Come to UNleashed and we'll discuss it all, and give you some time to worship.
- Johanna
UNleashed:Worship Bible Study
Thursdays @ 8:00pm
INSIDE the FHCC Campus (6708 Ingram St.)
www.fhcchurch.com
