YES, GET YOUR HOPES UP!
The Bible tells an interesting story about two young men who used their hope in an active God to stay positive amid dire circumstances. In 1 Samuel 14, the Israelite army was in a desperate situation. The Philistines had five times as many chariots as the Israelites had men; the troop strength had dwindled to a mere six hundred. King Saul had clearly lost control; he couldn’t make up his mind what to do. His options were severely restricted, as the Philistines had already captured all the Israelite blacksmiths, which meant no new weaponry. The cold fact was that the Israelites were all waiting to die. But there was Jonathan, the king’s son. Did he stand and rally the army with an impassioned speech full of faith? No. He could muster only a scrap of hope. He turned to one other person, his young armor carrier, and suggested going to check out the Philistine outpost. Why? “Perhaps the Lord…
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