revealing

While reading a few days ago about a dear friend of mine in Tonga, he mentioned that during the Christmas season they would miss their family back home. My heart sank. Every Christmas I look forward to hanging with family, eating all the goodies that's laid out at each location we stop by. I understood that this must be hard for them. I Wished them a happy Christmas and prepared to read the Christmas story in Luke to my family.

Have you ever noticed how everyone seems to be in a hurry? Pay attention on the interstate to how many people actually drive the speed limit…or, see how long you can sit at a green light without a symphony of car horns behind you- likely about a nanosecond! During lunch time drive by a McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Burger King, or another fast food restaurant…it’s surprising how many people will sit in line waiting to grab a quick bite to eat before heading back to finish their day of hard work.

Tonight as we were starting to get ready for bed, my son said “Dad, can you tell me the story of David and the Goliath?”  He’s loved this story since the first time I read it to him. It seems to blow his mind that this little shepherd boy defeated this HUGE giant. However, tonight God blew my mind as He revealed something new to me in this story. Let’s take a trip back to 1 Samuel 17:38-40 when Saul clothed David with his armor.