In the spring, at the time when kings go off to war, David sent Joab out with the king’s men and the whole Israelite army. They destroyed the Ammonites and besieged Rabbah. But David remained in Jerusalem. 2 Samuel 11
King David, the warrior of warriors, decided to sit this battle out and chill at home. It was a fateful decision that led to adultery, murder and the beginning of a painful end for this remarkable man after God’s own heart.
In his book Wild At Heart, John Eldridge writes that healthy men need:
- a battle to fight
- an adventure to live
Without both, we become purposeless, self focused and vulnerable. Even David, the example of walking intimately with God, fell when he disengaged from the battle and the adventure he was called to. If even he stumbled, how much more at risk are we?
It’s time to engage our homes and churches in Christ-centered movements, battles and adventures. David’s casual walk on the roof that night is a powerful lesson of what’s at stake.
What are you doing to engage your family or church in a movement with daring battles and adventure for the cause of Christ?
Ed,
I often tell people, “there is no victory without a battle”.
We actually need battle’s to promote us to the next level in our lives. You see that through out scripture.
Thanks for bringing this subject up. It is time for a “faith project”, as my wife and I call them.
Peace
Tyrone,
A faith project. I like the sound of that?
Ed
VERY GOOD
Thanks for the encouragement John.
Ed