Taking Outside Suggestions
1 Samuel 17:37-39 (NLT) “Saul finally consented. “All right, go ahead,” he said. “And may the Lord be with you!” 38 Then Saul gave David his own armor—a bronze helmet and a coat of mail. 39 David put it on, strapped the sword over it, and took a step or two to see what it was like, for he had never worn such things before. “I can’t go in these,” he protested to Saul. “I’m not used to them.” So David took them off again.”
Most of you may remember the story of David and Goliath. The Philistines were threatening the Israelites, taunting them to send over their champion to fight Goliath. Day and night, the taunts continued, but no one from the Israelite camp would stand up for the challenge. Not even the King of Israel, who at that time was King Saul, the first King. So David had enough and told the King he was going to fight Goliath. David was a little boy at the time who took care of sheep. (Remember the story?)
Here is something interesting. When everyone was too afraid to fight Goliath, and David said he would do it, the King offered some advice by telling him to put on “his” armor. When you have problems in your life, and God starts leading you on what to do, suddenly people you know may offer “their” method to solve the problem. Another interesting factor is that they may have never encountered the problem you are going through, but they want to give you “their” solution to the problem. Remember, King Saul gave David “his” armor to use to fight Goliath. But David was a boy! It was too big for him to wear!
Sometimes the smartest thing to do is exactly what David did. Take off what others are suggesting and trust God on what He is guiding you to do. Remember, it is God who will conquer your mountains. Not you. God just wants you to believe in Him and your faith in Him, knowing that He will help you succeed. People mean well and usually have good intentions. But God’s direction is always better than what anyone could ever offer.
Walk with God no matter what!
Be Blessed!
Ron
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