(Excerpt from the movie “David and Goliath : Battle of Faith” — Samuel in bold type, David in normal type)
“What troubles you?”
“What troubles me is God chose me for a greater purpose. Why did God choose me?”
“God teaches us not to judge a man by his height or his appearance. Man looks at these external qualities, but…God judges man by that which cannot be seen. The truth within his heart.“
“How am I to measure up to God’s standard if I am not the best?”
“A warrior is not a sword, nor a shield. Nor is he the sum of his strength or training. You want to be perfect. But you never will be. Every warrior inevitably faces defeat. You will fight and you will lose. It’s what’s inside a warrior’s heart that makes him fierce and makes him powerful. While God desires us to be perfect…He does not expect it. All He asks is that we keep on trying…to always keep going, to be strong…to be forged like iron. We are meant for so much more than this existence. What He has promised is glory beyond imagination. Even though we are not perfect, even though we are undeserving of His grace. So what does God want for you? He wants you to answer those questions that burn inside of you. Am I prepared for the next battle? Do I have what it will take? When the answer to those questions is yes, and you have faith in your heart, then it’s time to boldly face the enemy. And life will be filled with dangers. At times it will seem like you’re alone in a field of lions, all hungry to spot your weakness, prowling, waiting to attack. At that moment, when all is against you and you begin to doubt yourself and you fear that you are not ready, that you’re not prepared, listen for that voice inside of you, inside your heart, the voice that says you are ready, you are prepared, you have given everything…for that is the voice of God. Abandon your…your fears and doubts, for when God is with you, no one can stand against you.”
Inspirations and signs come in many forms. Today, for me, it came while watching the movie above. Maybe it started the night before while watching the movie “Samson” which ended leading up to David facing Goliath. It actually may have started the night before while watching “Jesus:His Life”. The past 2 months have been very busy for me. I was making excuses about not having time to write. In actuality, I was starting to feel that I had taken on too great a task by trying to handle this blog and being caught up in my own selfishness. This excerpt from the movie was the kick that I needed to get myself back on track again, to have faith that God is with me and will give me the strength and provide me with the words to share. He let me know that even when I stumble, for I am nowhere near perfect, He still loves me and forgives me. He wants me to continue to strive toward that ultimate goal.
Forgive me for being away for the past couple of months, and pray for me that I may continue to push away those doubts and fears, and keep my trust in Him.
Let us pray. Father, You are our rock and our salvation. In times of weakness, it is Your strength that carries us. It is through you that all we seek can be found. You are the answer to all of our questions, as we seek to do your will and live our lives for Your greater glory. In Your Name we pray. AMEN.
God Bless You All,
You Are in My Prayers,
Scott
