Risky Business

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  Jonathan said to the young man who carried his armor, Come, let us go over to the garrison of these uncircumcised. It may be that the LORD will work for us, for nothing can hinder the LORD from saving by many or by few. 1Sam. 14:6 ESV
  
  Greatly outnumbered, Saul and about 600 Israelites were cowering in fear from the Philistines who had come against them. Only king Saul and his son Jonathan had a sword amongst the entire Israelite army, while the Philistines had thirty thousand chariots as well as six thousand horsemen (1 Sam 13:5). The people who were following Saul were trembling with fear. Some hid in rocks and caves, while others fled the country.
  
  Jonathan gathered his courage, then he and his shield bearer crossed over to the Philistine garrison and started the battle. When he did, God sent a panic among the Philistines and they began to attack each other. As the Philistines turned on each other in confusion, Saul and the rest of the Israelite army joined in the battle and Israel won a great victory that day.
  
  Nothing changes until someone takes a risk. God waited for someone to step up and when they did, He backed them up completely. It only took Jonathan crossing the fear barrier to win that battle. David was the only man who would face Goliath, but he was all that was needed. God just needs one obedient person who will trust Him to change the environment around them. If you feel the Lord calling you to do something, take the risk. He will back you up.