Big Shoes Still need to be Filled

I am so impressed by all of You.
I never imagined working with such an amazing group of people.
You are so passionate and so wonderful.

Here is something that I hope will encourage you.

1 Samuel 17:12-16 Big Brother

Vs 12               Davids Father was a Respected man among men

Vs 13-14         Davids Brothers were in the Army

                                    Eliab                1st

                                    Abinadab        2nd

                                    Shammah        3^rd

                                    David was the Youngest

Vs 15               David did what He was told. Very Responsible child

Vs 16               For 40 days the Philistine challenged Israel to send them a man

                        Meaning for 40 days no man stood up

                        For 40 days every man waited for someone else to do the work

                        For 40 days every man gathered, grumbled, and gave in to their fears

Jesse Raised His boys to be men.

He taught them the value of public service

He taught them the importance of responsibility

He as a respected man, was known as a man among His people

But for 40 days His 1^st three boys would not step up, Why?

They were fearful not faithful (full of faith)

They were responsible to themselves meaning they were more worried about their lives.

They were respectful waiting for their king to step up. (Poor Leadership) I believe that this was an excuse to save their own hides as to hide behind the leader.

This could be true of Abinadab and Shammah as they waited for Eliab to step up.

I have a father who was well respected

            Who taught me to serve others

            Who taught me responsibility

            Who taught me to be respectful

Where am I fearful?

Where do I worry more about myself than others?

Who am I standing behind waiting to step up and blaming for not doing so?

Who am I a big Brother to?

And who am I hindering from taking great steps of faith because I won’t?

I Love You Guys