This week I decided that instead of continuing my study of the book of John, I would crack open my Bible and start reading wherever the pages fell. All scripture is God-breathed and inspiring (2 Timothy 3:16), and what I found leaped off the pages at me. It's 1 Samuel 14, the account of Jonathan and his armor bearer courageously starting an attack that lead to victory for Israel over the Philistines. Their little riot literally caused the earth to quake and chaos to break out in the Philistine camp, but what really caught my attention was the armor bearer's response to Jonathan's dangerous mission.
Verse 6: Jonathan said to the young man who carried his armor, “Come, let us go over to the garrison of these uncircumcised. It may be that the Lord will work for us, for nothing can hinder the Lord from saving by many or by few."
Verse 7: And his armor-bearer said to him, “Do all that is in your heart. Do as you wish. Behold, I am with you heart and soul.”
Wow. I'm sure those words encouraged Jonathan and were a confirmation for him that he was doing the right thing. We all need people like Jonathan's armor bearer supporting us, especially when we're about to face something that seems impossible to accomplish. You may not have a say in who your parents are or what classmates you have, but you do have a say in who you're texting and who you hang out with. Make sure that they're people who don't tear down your God-given dreams and goals. Dream big dreams, and choose friends who support you heart and soul. If you need a friend to pray with you today, don't hesitate to contact Brittany or myself.
Love,
Rachel
