David’s head snapped around with a grimacing look upon his face as he heard such vile and filth against his God echoing across the valley. “Who is that” David demanded from those on the front line of the battle? “That is Goliath, the giant” said one solder. After hours of political feuds with his fellow kinsmen, Davis was sickened by the plethora of excuses.
David spent most of the day trying to argue his case for doing something to retaliate against the twisted insults against his nation and his God. David meet one listless frivolity after another until he could take the indifference no longer. Everything in his soul and body wished to do something, even if it would cost him his very life. David in dire frustration screamed, “Is there not a cause?” (1 Sam 17:29).
There comes a time when sitting back waiting for someone else to do something will not do. There comes a moment in one’s life that he or she must rise up and take a stand whether anyone else will or will not do so. There are some things in our lives that are worth giving our time, energy, money and even our lives to defend. Look around us, our nation is in pearl. The spiritual soul of our cities is being sucked in by one corrupt influence after another. Lies, deceptions are lurking behind every corner. Someone must stand up and make a commitment to the cause of truth.
In 1900, India was a waste land of human debris. Poverty, sickness and starvation was the norm. The British Empire had ruled over India for centuries and was doing little to nothing to EMPOWER the people to a better life, mindset or economy. History records the British Empire did nothing but “strip India of its recourses and soul.”
Until a man by the name of Mahatma Gandhi came to the forefront. To this day, you can drive through Dali and see massive posters with his picture on it. But Gandhi has been dead for years. But his Vision is alive and well.
Gandhi painted a picture upon the minds of his fellow Indians of a FREE India. However, even with the Vision, it took the fellow poor, broken peasants to rise up and SEE the vision for themselves, their families, and their future.
How could poor, broken and weak people with nothing - make a difference? By catching the Vision, Gandhi showed them and rose up a people to bring it to pass. The people marched, protested and raised their voices until Freedom came.
Let me ask you – What do you SEE when you drive into the parking lot of your church? What do you see when you walk through the church doors? What do you see when you walk into the auditorium? What do you see when you see when you look into the faces of the many family members, coworkers, neighbors and friends?
I see hurting, needing, and hungry men and women everywhere who is waiting for someone to show them a brighter picture of life. Today, all around us we see so many who are hurting, broken and lost because of the economy, anxiety and a bleak future. Today is the day for we to step out to the forefront of the battle like David and cry, “Is there not a cause to commitment?
By Dr. Tim McClure (for more articles, see my blog): http://drtimmcclure.blogspot.com
Funny How…
Funny how simple it is for people to trash God and then wonder why the world's going to hell.
Funny how we believe what bias newspapers write, but question what the Bible record.
Funny how everyone expects to go to heaven while they live like the devil.
Funny how people will read a magazine but can’t find time to read the Bible.
Funny how most spend hours a day talking about people but less than a minute talking to God.
Funny Church Bulletins
* The Fasting & Prayer Conference next week, meals included.
* The sermon this morning: 'Jesus Walks on Water.' The sermon tonight: 'Searching for Jesus.'
* Don't let worry kill you off - let the Church help.
* Ladies, don't forget the rummage sale. It's a chance to get rid of those things not worth keeping around the house. Bring your husbands.
For those of you who have children and don't know it, we have a nursery downstairs.
COMING EVENTS
August 2010 – Commitment – Theme for August, 10:30 AM Sunday’s
Aug 7, 14, 21, 28 – Back to Basics classes every Wednesday @ 7 PM
Aug 14 – Youth Outing – Teen’s Theme Park Fun Day
Aug 20, 22 – Fusion groups – @ a place near you – call 321-216-8030
Aug 27-29 Dr Rita Twiggs – “In My Shoes” Conference @ Promiseland: for info:
www.inmyshoes2010.yolasite.com – Church groups welcome Friday & Saturday
Sept 18-19 – Anniversary 30 – Bishop W Malcolm, W Pugh, N Brooks @ Promiseland:
Saturday 6 PM – Sunday 10:30 AM. We’re celebrating 30 years of Pastoring.
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