If you are a regular reader of the Bible, you probably have
certain characters that are your favorites. One of my favorite people I enjoy
reading about is Jonathan, son of King Saul. Jonathan has many qualities I
admire but the one quality I admire the most is his courage. He was almost reckless in some of his actions.
In one of his adventures, he convinces his servant to go
over into enemy territory. In 1 Samuel 14:6 he says to his armor-bearer, “Come,
let’s go over to the outpost of those…men. Perhaps the Lord will act in our
behalf…” I love how he uses that word perhaps. If I’m in the middle
of a battle and am asked to go into enemy territory, I would want more than perhaps.
Yet Jonathan is acting on a hunch, a guess that the Lord God might help him. Kind
of like James Bond (?)
God is waiting for people that are willing to step into an
uncomfortable situation so that He can deliver you into a successful outcome. The
trick is to know which situations to step into. God does not want you to be
fool hearty. That’s why learning to be God-lead is more important than being well
intentioned. Proverbs 4:11
Becoming God-led takes practice. Athletes that become great
do so by mastering basic techniques. As a Christ-follower, take time to learn
the basic tenants of faith. Exercise a routine that involves prayer, Bible
reading and conversations about faith.
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