I was chatting with someone a while ago on the subjects of inspiration and motivation. Although we are all humans, our sources and modes of inspiration and motivation differ significantly.
I could be inspired by a smile, an encouraging word or even a pat on the back. What inspires you could be taking a walk in the woods and hearing the chirping of the birds while breathing in the fresh air, or reading the Bible. Same goes for the divers sources of motivation.
So, the Philistines had set up a garrison over Israel and the entire Israeli camp was in panic. The young son of King Saul, Jonathan, couldn’t stand such psychological terror by the uncircumcised Philistines and decided to do something drastic. He was inspired by his knowledge of the God of Israel and the arrogance of the Philistines.
1 Samuel 14:6-7 (NIV) says, “Jonathan said to his young armour-bearer, “Come, let’s go over to the outpost of those uncircumcised men. Perhaps the Lord will act in our behalf. Nothing can hinder the Lord from saving, whether by many or by few.”
And immediately, the young man responded in verse 7, “Do all that you have in mind,” his armour-bearer said. “Go ahead; I am with you heart and soul.”
That singular response from Jonathan’s armour-bearer was the motivation he needed. Telling Jonathan that his heart and soul, besides his arms, were solidly with him further strengthened the mind of Jonathan to hazard his life for the salvation of Israel. It consolidated his resolve knowing that his righthand man was spiritually and physically firmly behind him.
You see, it is better to have that one person that understands your vision and believes in your dreams than moving with an army of fearful people who will discourage you each time. When you have people that possess the same mind as you, they fuel your vision. You accomplish so much although you are a few.
In fact, we see that in verses 13 and 14, “Jonathan climbed up, using his hands and feet, with his armour-bearer right behind him. The Philistines fell before Jonathan, and his armour-bearer followed and killed behind him. In that first attack Jonathan and his armour-bearer killed some twenty men in an area of about half an acre.”
Find your Jonathan’s friend; find that one person that believes in you and your dreams. It’s more rewarding, more satisfying, and more energizing than walking with people who discourage and dissuade.
Find that one person that believes in you; that may be all you need to excel and have victory.
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