Trust in the Lord and do good. Then you will live safely in the land and prosper. Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you your heart’s desires. (Psalm 37:3-4 NLT)
I love reading the Psalms. The writings of [King] David reveal a man whose heart and soul had really lived. David's life is an epic story of mystery, adventure, romance, battle, glory, fame, failure, destruction, heartache, scandal, glory, and legacy. Sounds like modern day reality TV, huh?!
When I read of David's childhood, his anointing from Samuel, his rugged warrior life, his rise to glory and kingship, his epic adventures in battle and romance, his very public failures and sins, and his ultimate legacy, I am reminded of one of my all time favorite films -- Braveheart -- featuring Mel Gibson as Sir William Wallace, the legendary freedom fighter for Scotland's people.
When David, the shepherd-warrior-poet-king, pens the words " ... do good ... live safely ... prosper ... take delight in the LORD ...", I have to believe this man knew from the depths of his soul what he was passing along to future generations.
Today, I want to be man after God's own heart, like David. I want to be a freedom fighter, like William Wallace. So, am I willing to fight like David fought? Am I willing to admit when I have publicly and privately failed those who trust me most? Am I willing to stand for justice and possibly become a national martyr like Wallace was? Are you?
If we are to win this generation to Christ, we must take up our swords and fight, and I'm not talking about brandishing man-made weapons, I'm referring to fighting from our knees and with heads bowed in humility to the LORD. We must take a stand when others cower. We need godly warriors in the Church. The days of passive, sing-me-happy, preach-me-glad, make-me-comfy, normal church must end. We must become freedom fighters for our children and their children and their children's children. That's where epic adventures and legacies come from.
O God, give us the courage and strength of our forefathers, that we might fight the good fight, stay the course, and win the prize of the high calling of Christ.
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