Slinging stones

Last Sunday, I was listening to a message on David and Goliath. And one of the things my pastor was talking about was David slinging his stone that the world might know the God that Israel followed. (1 Samuel 17:40, 46)

And that stone skillfully slung accomplished the purpose God intended, not only defeating Goliath, but letting the Israelites, the Philistines, and all the other nations know that he is God.

As I read today’s passage, I thought about that message. And one stone I want to sling skillfully is the stone of his Word, namely, the gospel.

I want to encourage the people around me to stop seeking things that can’t satisfy and to seek God who alone can fill the hole in their hearts.

I want to urge them to turn from the sins that are destroying them.

And I want to tell them the good news that it is never too late for them. That our God freely pardons all who come to him in repentance.

God promises that his word, like David’s stone, will never return to him empty, but will accomplish all that he desires.

Father, help me know your word well and sling it skillfully that those around me may know you are God and find life.