I was recently reading
the story of David and Goliath, you know the story we all read about in Sunday
school, Children’s Church, and did all the coloring pages on as kids. As I read
this story for the, I don’t know 100th time, something new jumped
out me. I was amazed at the comparison of how this story reminded me of the
church today.
Read the story in I Samuel 17
1)
The father of
David (Jesse) reminds me of our Heavenly father, as he sent his son to provide
for the needs of his children. (David brought food for his brothers that were
fighting in Saul’s army.)
2)
The brothers
remind me of the family members in my life that have told me I can’t accomplish
the task/goal or ministry that God has laid on my heart.
3)
Saul reminds me
of the church leadership (pastors, elders, deacons, and etc) that have lost the
vision to see beyond the four walls, or the current situation and have already
become defeated with fear.
4)
Goliath reminds me
of Satan and the obstacles that he puts before me and how I become so stuck on what
he is doing, that I miss the opportunity to see God move in my life.
5)
The forty days
reminds me of how the opportunities for ministry continue to present themselves
to the church and individuals. As Christian’s we often miss the opportunity to
take on the challenge and have to watch it manifest itself into a worse
situation.
6)
David reminds me
of the church member that is so Sold-Out for Christ that he is out to win every
battle (challenge) that comes along though prayer, action, and the pure fire
power of God. They are often criticized for their actions as being too
aggressive and bold!
7)
The victory over
Goliath and the Philistine army reminds me of the Victory that the folks within
the church experience by doing God’s will and not their own.
