Is There Not a Cause?

From the Pastor: Dr. M. J. Seymour, Sr.

When David saw the battle at a standoff because of the giant Goliath, he questioned, “Who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living God?” This questioning kindled the anger of his eldest brother causing him to rail upon David. In response to Eliab’s ranting and raving, David confronted him with two valid questions: “What have I now done?” and “Is there not a cause?”

First: “What have I now done?” Was it wrong for David to know the reason for the standoff? Was it wrong for him to question why the enemies of God have provoked the armies of the living God to cower down amongst the rocks in terror? Was it wrong for him to inquire of the root of this unwarranted fear? Eliab and the armies were angry not because of the questions, but because of their wounded pride and conscience. There was no heavenly justification for their lack of action; this question brought upon them a cutting Holy Spirit conviction. It is amazing how many folk get upset when someone wants to get off the “seat of do nothing” and do something.

Second: “Is there not a cause?” Now, here is the crowning bone of contention! Is there any cause, reason, motivation, inspiration, or incentive that ought to provoke the armies of the living God to abandon their cowardliness in favor of a fiery bold courageous onslaught into battle? Young David was infuriated at the absence of bravery to purpose in the midst of the elect of God. How could they look upon their families and not find cause and reason to enter the battle? How could they look upon the promises of God and not be motivated or past victories and not find inspiration? Could they not find any incentive to straighten the back, move the feet, and stir the passions of war against the enemies of the living God? Was there not even one action provoking purpose that they could cling to? Had they lost sight of the “cause” of God? Had they forgotten the face and hand of God?

Oh, what a heart-wrenching sadness it is to find the elect of the Almighty LORD of host cowering down in their hiding places. The eternal battle is roaring, but the elect are consumed with other distractions. The absence of commitment to bravery and to purpose of cause is still the prevailing posture of the day. Is there not one cause that provokes YOU into the roaring battle? GOD, HELP US!!!!!!!