Alot of people know, or at least heard of the story of David , and Goliath. Many just come to understand that David, yet a young boy, probably weighing one hundred pounds, stood up to a grown man. Goliath, who happen`ed to be a very large man who stood about nine feet tall, and weighed about three hundred pounds. This fight though clearly mis-matched was brought on simply because David had enough heart to stand up for what he believed in. David loved and served God. When the challenge was brought to him, he knew he might not survive this encounter, but he believed in his shield ( his faith). He trusted God, even upon facing immanent death. David stood up to the challenge and killed Goliath. (Ephesians 6:13-14) Tells us;"Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness". In our Bibles, we read about many stories, and in these stories we come to know about Heroes. Men who stood up for the work of the Lord. There was a time many many years ago, where Christians were sent into an arena, where they were put to death, just for sport. Later their bodies would be carried off, back to their families on their shields. The apostle Paul, was used by God in many wondrous ways. Ultimately he was beheaded. You can just imagine His head being displayed as it was carried off on his shield. Today in 2012, We must all know and understand that Christians will always face the hardships, and the trials this world has to offer. Men like David, and the Apostle Paul are truly Heroes of the shield. These were not men who accepted God, just to be saved. These were men who accepted God, and chose to serve God under all, and any circumstances. In those days it was a custom, where if a man had a dept. He would be bound and enslaved until that dept were paid. Paul acknowledged that Christ paid the price for his transgressions, yet he said to God, " I am bounded to you as your servant" And as history shows, God used him in great ways. (1st Corinthians 16:13) tells us; Be alert and on your guard; stand firm, act like men, and be courageous grow in strength". Everyone born into this world basically holds a certificate of death. When Christ was nailed to the cross. That death certificate was nailed to the cross as well. The blood of Christ made that death certificate disappear. Christ, who knew no sin, died and paid the price so that we may live. In our Families today, we too have Heroes of the shield. Some of our parents, our elders Aunts, or uncles,grandparents who stood up for Gods work. Defended it, and shared it where ever, or when ever possible. You may be economically prepared to give a Son, or Daughter a new car, or home. But God bless you, if you can pass down the knowledge of the shield of faith. A shield to be passed down from generation to generation. The pride and the security we share when we can see our children, and Grandchildren passing along the message of Christ. And possessing the full armor of God, and holding the shield of faith. May God bless you.
Love always, Irving Serrano Sr.
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