Bringing the Cheese
By Pamela Blattner
"Take along these ten cheeses to the commander of their unit. See how your brothers are and bring back some assurance from them."
1 Samuel 17:18
By Pamela Blattner
"Take along these ten cheeses to the commander of their unit. See how your brothers are and bring back some assurance from them."
1 Samuel 17:18
I enjoyed reading the story of David and Goliath last night for the first time in a good while.
In the Bible, we read a story about two men: one a great, great big man who didn't love God, and didn't know God, and didn't really want anything to do with the true and living God; and another, an average-sized young man who did love God, and served God, and wanted to do whatever God wanted Him to do.
The Philistine army had threatened to wipe out Israel and sent their biggest man, Goliath, with a challenge, "Whoever will come and fight me, I will fight. If I win, you will be our slaves; and if you win, we will be your slaves." The Israelites were just plain scared…until David, a young man with tremendous faith in God came along. Because you see, David knew something that the other people had forgotten. David knew that God gives us the power to do whatever He would have us to do, no matter the circumstances.
When reading it through this time, one thing that stood out to me in the story was that David had no clue about what God was going to do with him that day. He thought he was "bringing cheese" to the armies and his brothers, according to his father's instructions. That's all he knew at that point.
Truthfully, I really have no clue what God will do with me tomorrow either. The best attitude is to listen and willingly do what work my Father has for me today. David thought he was "bringing cheese," but God saw it as an opportunity to raise up a man after His own heart and win a mighty battle.
It made me want to listen carefully to the Father's voice and work. We don't know what "unseen" opportunity may be just around the corner—some small work or deed that He tells me to do could be a life-changing experience. And as you trust Him, He'll make things happen that you never believed possible. He'll give you extra strength. He'll give you extra courage. He can provide extra funds, extra work, extra assurance, extra peace, extra calm, extra kind people to help fix broken hearts, He can do all. Remember, girlfriends, He can give you the power to do and to take care of whatever He needs to be, no matter what the circumstances.
It makes one excited to live another day! Who knows!
GOING DEEPER:
Is there something you need to trust God with in your life? Ask for His help and enjoy His fellowship today.
FURTHER READING:
I Samuel 17:45; Isaiah 40:29-31; Philippians 4:13
Pam and her husband Richard have two adult children and two grandchildren. She serves Oakwood through its Family Care and is Co-Coordinator of Touched Twice Ministries.
