I Samuel 30
Ziklag:
Destroyed…
Families captive…
David’s family and the families of his men are captives…
When you think all is burned, stolen, and destroyed…
You still have some stuff worth fighting for…
You might be sick…
But guard your stuff…
You might be battle weary…
But guard your stuff…
You might be wounded…
But guard your stuff…
While you are fighting for the stuff that you lost,
Make sure you protect the stuff you still have…
When you are reaching for new believers…
Hang on to what you have…
You are a hero if you successfully guard your stuff…
In reaching for your new successes…
Keep a firm grip on the stuff that got you there…
While you are enjoying the spoil of victories, remember the importance of those who guard the stuff…
Congratulations to those of you who have successfully protected the stuff…
Pastor, I can’t walk the streets and evangelize…
Then cover us with prayer…
That’s called protecting the stuff…
I can’t give like I want to…
Nobody is going to make a big deal out of my tithe or offering…
Guard your stuff…
No matter what your life looks like, you have some stuff worth protecting...
Your life is valuable...
You bring a talent/gift to the table...
Protect the most important things in your life...
Your stuff...
