W A R R I O R S

I Chronicles 12:8

How do you describe your teammates and opponents who compete greatly?  You might say things like, “He runs like a ….”  “She’s as strong as an ….”  “That guy is a ….”  You may have dropped in words like, gazelle, ox or animal in those blanks.  The Bible talks about some warriors so fierce that they looked like lions.

We read about these men in the book of First Chronicles at chapter 12 and verse 8, “Some Gadites defected to David at his stronghold in the desert.  They were brave warriors, ready for battle and able to handle the shield and spear.  Their faces were the faces of lions, and they were as swift as gazelles in the mountains.”

I want those guys on my team!  Imagine having teammates whose courage makes them look like lions.  How great would it be to have the athletic grace and speed of gazelles to carry into competition?  That’s how these men are described.

As you prepare to compete today, show the strength of a Clydesdale.  Run like a deer.  Focus as sharply as an eagle and soar over your opponents.  Give your absolute best effort today and leave the description of your performance to the media.

Bible Reading Plan:
Matthew 28:1-10
Romans 15:14-33
Psalms 70
Deuteronomy 32