Judges 6:12 The angel of the Lord appeared to him and said to him, ‘The Lord is with you, you mighty warrior.’
I must confess that I am much more drawn to biblical imagery of peacemakers and shepherds and those who tend the poor and the outcast. I usually skip over imagery of warriors and boots in trampling blood and all that stuff. Generally I find it just not to be consistent with the God I have known in Jesus Christ. And not helpful spiritually in the violent world in which we live.
But there are times when it wouldn't be bad to think of oneself as a mighty warrior with the Lord at your back. We all have life challenges that scare us. They may be work-related or school-related; it may be a conversation you know you have to have but you know will be difficult. Next time you face one of those situations, remember... The Lord is with you, you mighty warrior.
In Christ,
Pastor Seth
This Sunday we return to our regular calendar with worship at 8:30 and 11 and Education Hour at 9:45. This Sunday is Youth Sunday worship where your High School youth have planned the music and messages throughout. We will still celebrate Holy Communion. Come one and come all. Full details are available at http://www.allsaintspalatine.org
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