A Legacy Of Warriors

A Legacy Of Warriors
David was caught in the crossfire between King Saul and Israel’s destiny, but he had already been trained not to be a victim of a lion, nor a bear, nor a giant and now… a king.  He did not stumble into Saul’s grasp, but he fought wisely.  He dodged the spear, hid cunningly and acted a lunatic when necessary.  Nor did he act like a victim and lash out at the king.  He was surrounded by God’s countermeasures: 400 distressed men and mighty warriors and the king’s own son.

Stephen, caught in the crossfire between tradition and truth, disempowered his enemies, even while being stoned by refusing to play the victim in attitude.  He finished his stand for righteousness and prevailed through the countermeasure of forgiveness!

Jesus, caught in the crossfire between the Old Covenant and New Covenant was persecuted by the Pharisees. Yet He never empowered them by seeing Himself as a victim.  He declared their limitations openly, saying they could not take His life. He was confident of His unlimited, supernatural backing.

Persecution for righteousness’ sake will never produce a victim legacy, rather, a legacy of warriors who eventually displace systems, principalities, powers and spiritual wickedness.  That’s making offensive moves and taking ground. That’s the Kingdom in action.

(This is the last excerpt from an article by Kathy Gabler entitled “Offense: The Kingdom In Action” in which she talks about the advantage of moving from merely a defensive strategy to an offensive strategy.)

***Kathy & Melissa with be speaking on “Why You Are Wired The Way You Are” * Ladies of Grace at Grace International Church * June 14-15 * www.graceic.org * 936-856-2455