Take Heart - Week 1
In 1 Samuel 14, we see a bold and audacious action by Jonathan, the son of the King of Israel who picks a fight with a rival army which on its face seems foolish at best. But upon closer examination, this story helps us learn how to live out hope because Jonathan’s actions reveal a fundamental belief in the goodness of God and the belief that He has better days planned for His people. It also reveals a general “bias for action” which can help us get unstuck when we don’t know what to do. And all of this can help us enter this New Year with real, tangible hope.
