Fresh Ideas

In all affairs it's a healthy thing now and then to hang a question mark on the things you have long taken for granted.
Bertrand Russell (1872-1970, British philosopher, mathematician, essayist)

1 Sam 17:28-30
Now Eliab his oldest brother heard when he spoke to the men; and Eliab's anger burned against David and he said, "Why have you come down? And with whom have you left those few sheep in the wilderness? I know your insolence and the wickedness of your heart; for you have come down in order to see the battle." But David said, "What have I done now? Was it not just a question?" Then he turned away from him to another and said the same thing; and the people answered the same thing as before. NASU

David’s older and more battle worn brothers were angry with him. He had come to bring supplies to those in battle, on orders from his father. But, as he watched the giant Goliath stand and boast against Israel, he heard the boasts with different ears than those that had been there for so long. Those there had heard his daily speech and their minds were closed.

But, David questioned their actions, or their inaction, and brought them to a wall of fact. David chose not to doubt his God, but to doubt the threatening voice and large presence of Israel’s tormentor. The enemy had found a new way to threaten Israel, and someone had to find a new way to answer, so God brought a fresh new mind into the situation.

It was a little boy, with little doubt, about what God can do. We in the church today must face the new battles that satan will bring, but, we must face it with new ideas, and without doubt that God will do what He said. If we get too used to doing things the same way, the enemy will stall us with demonic tactics. Therefore let’s not look back, but look forward, it not what we’ve always done, but what will we do now, with His strength that will change the battle…God Bless.

Pastor William