Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Fraud Hero

1 Samuel 17:48, 51,52
“As the Philistine moved closer to attack him, David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet him."
"He ran and stood over (Goliath). When the Philistine saw that their hero was dead, they turned and ran. Then the men of Israel surged forward...”

In the movie Troy, leading to the highlight was when the Trojans paid the Greeks a surprise attack. At the brink of such overwhelm, they saw Achilles coming and they knew it’s now a sure win. With this hero’s reputable power and precision, even Hector took a moment to pause, but it did not stop him. To everyone’s shock, Achilles was beaten over. However, when the prince pulled off the helmet, it revealed it was really Patroclus, the well-loved cousin. Wearing the same armor, they looked-alike and moved-alike. Thus the infamous brag, “This is Hector, the fool who thought he killed Achilles.”

The Philistines was confident of their hero. Sadly though, confidently wrong. In his resume were years of fighting experience, gigantic height, and his intimidating air. He’s everyone’s sure bet. It will not be surprising if some Israelites casted their votes on him too. But David’s Hero was never insecure either. His record shows an eternity of battles all won, He’s sure bigger than His created mountains, higher than the heavens in fact, and His meekness speaks louder than words. There was no fault found in Him, but sadly, many strayed far from Him. Goliath was soon proven a broken cistern. Beneath the bronze helmet was the fraud hero. His followers turned back and ran for their lives. David never had to retreat. He was twice mentioned running and it’s always forward going. The first time was to pursue the fight, the second was to claim the prize. He was right in placing his confidence in his God. He has the right to brag, he has the facts.

Who would admit following some fraud hero? But we can trace one by following his track. Is he running backward or forward? Isn’t it ironic to bear His Name but giving up a fight? To say we have a powerful God and yet live a defeated life? It is so confusing for this world to believe His message of hope when those carrying it daily forget to rejoice in that truth. No one wearing His armor in pretense can win a battle. For without His salvation, your helmet cannot protect you. Instead, it will just reveal the fraud you.
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Fraud Hero

1 Samuel 17:48, 51,52
“As the Philistine moved closer to attack him, David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet him."
"He ran and stood over (Goliath). When the Philistine saw that their hero was dead, they turned and ran. Then the men of Israel surged forward...”

In the movie Troy, leading to the highlight was when the Trojans paid the Greeks a surprise attack. At the brink of such overwhelm, they saw Achilles coming and they knew it’s now a sure win. With this hero’s reputable power and precision, even Hector took a moment to pause, but it did not stop him. To everyone’s shock, Achilles was beaten over. However, when the prince pulled off the helmet, it revealed it was really Patroclus, the well-loved cousin. Wearing the same armor, they looked-alike and moved-alike. Thus the infamous brag, “This is Hector, the fool who thought he killed Achilles.”

The Philistines was confident of their hero. Sadly though, confidently wrong. In his resume were years of fighting experience, gigantic height, and his intimidating air. He’s everyone’s sure bet. It will not be surprising if some Israelites casted their votes on him too. But David’s Hero was never insecure either. His record shows an eternity of battles all won, He’s sure bigger than His created mountains, higher than the heavens in fact, and His meekness speaks louder than words. There was no fault found in Him, but sadly, many strayed far from Him. Goliath was soon proven a broken cistern. Beneath the bronze helmet was the fraud hero. His followers turned back and ran for their lives. David never had to retreat. He was twice mentioned running and it’s always forward going. The first time was to pursue the fight, the second was to claim the prize. He was right in placing his confidence in his God. He has the right to brag, he has the facts.

Who would admit following some fraud hero? But we can trace one by following his track. Is he running backward or forward? Isn’t it ironic to bear His Name but giving up a fight? To say we have a powerful God and yet live a defeated life? It is so confusing for this world to believe His message of hope when those carrying it daily forget to rejoice in that truth. No one wearing His armor in pretense can win a battle. For without His salvation, your helmet cannot protect you. Instead, it will just reveal the fraud you.