Dodging Spears.
About four to five years ago, I received the book entitled, A Tale Of Three Kings by Gene Edwards as a gift from my pastor at the time. Although I have (unfortunately) become quite the speed reader these days, every so often I revisit this one particular excerpt from the book:
Unlike anyone else in spear-throwing history, David did not know what to do when a spear was thrown at him. He did not throw Saul’s spears back at him. Nor did he make any spears of his own and throw them. Something was different about David. All he did was dodge the spears.
What can a man, especially a young man, do when the king decides to use him for target practice? What if the young man decides not to return the compliment?
First of all, he must pretend he cannot see spears. Even when they are coming straight at him. Second, he must learn to duck very quickly. Last he must pretend nothing happened.
You can easily tell when someone has been hit by a spear. He turns a deep shade of bitter. David never got hit. Gradually, he learned a very well-kept secret. He discovered three things that prevented him from ever being hit.
One, never learn anything about the fashionable, easily mastered art of spear throwing. Two, stay out of the company of all spear throwers. And three, keep your mouth tightly closed.
In this way, spears will never touch you, even when they pierce your heart.
After reading that again, I now wonder how many churches or businesses today are being led by pierced hearts. I would argue that there is nothing more dangerous in the world today than that of a bruised leader.
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Thank you…talk about a timely word!
Really good book on leadership. Got my hands on it a few months ago and i am glad i did!
Awesome post and ‘never was a truer word spoken’!
Brother, you have always been a blessing. Since i discvered thepewview, i always look forward to it. Today is great too. Gods Blessings.
Dude, this is one of my all time favorite reads. It helped me during a very low time in ministry a number of years ago. Looks like I need to go back a read it again, especially in light of my next assignment. I just sense after the honeymoon is over, I might have to dodge some spears. Don’t want to get pierced and become a bitter leader. Thanks for your insight. Blessings on you, friend!
You just delivered somebody.
I am subscribed to the PewView and I don’t always get the opportunity read the posts. Imagine going through a situation, crying out to God and by chance you click on a post like this with a book to reference.
Our God is an awesome God, continue your good work. I pray it will always be timely for some weary christian out there. God’s blessings, strength and wisdom to you.