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INTRODUCTION:
One of my hobby subjects of late … is trying to understand the role of Pastors and Chaplains during the American Revolution.
- How did they relate Scripture and Theology - to their decision to support the American Revolution.
- How significant was the voice of Pastors and Chaplains towards building a consensus for rebellion.
I recently read -
> God of Liberty: A Religious History of the American Revolution by Thomas Kidd
And then,
> Sacred Scripture, Sacred War: The Bible and the American Revolution by James Byrd.
Both books I highly recommend .
And extremely helpful in going past the cliches that I was kid in public school, and to begin to really consider how Bible believing Christians understood the American Revolution and the Constitution.
Since I have the privilege of preaching to you on 4th of July Weekend,
I thought I would share one of the most quoted Bible verses in the American Revolution.
Psalm 144.
According to Byrd,
David was often considered an idealistic example of what a good soldier should be.
David was certainly a might warrior.
A man of strength and courage.
A man used to the outdoors, as a shepherd.
Who Scripture records fighting lion and bears off.
Almost the Davy Crockett of His day,
who was known for his bear fighting.
2 Sam 23:8 presents David not simply as a man of valor, but in fact a leader of mighty men.
These might men … were literally men who shaped the battles and history of Israel.
And David was the leader of these mighty men.
And yet, David was not merely warrior.
Unlike Samson, one of the early leaders in the book of Judges,
He was not merely a strong man.
But he was also a profoundly Spiritual man.
1 Sam 13:14 teaches us that - David was a man after God’s own heart.
The Mighty David, who defeated Goliath, was one of the greatest Spiritual leaders in history.
He authored over 74 Psalms, including Psalm 23.
One of the most quoted Psalms of the Bible.
For the rest of the history of Israel .... the kings were looking back at David as an Ideal king.
The Clergy and Chaplains of the American Revolution quickly looked to the example David in the Bible - to prepare Soldiers to face the enemy.
He become the ideal example of a Soldier -
A mighty man of strength.
A mighty man of faith.
Thus,
Ps 144 one of the most popular passages to preach on … to soldiers who were preparing for battle.
James Byrd says,
“Many psalms were popular in wartime because they commanded soldiers to do their primary duty: kill the enemy.
In colonial America, no militant verse from the Psalms surpassed the popularity of Psalm 144:1: “Blessed be the Lord, my strength which teacheth my hand to war, and my fingers to fight.””
(pg.
25)
***********************PRAY*********************************
If you would open up your Bibles to Psalm 144, as we consider this Psalm today.
From this text, I challenge us with
5 Spiritual belief’s that every Marine should have.
This morning,
we are going to look at 5 Spiritual belief’s David .... that made him an ideal soldier during time of war.
Let’s Look at -
Belief #1: God Prepares the Godly for Battle.
(Psalm 144:1)
David begins his request for God’s intervention, with praising God.
Blessed be the Lord,
Or Praise the Lord.
For what does David praise God for?
For training his hands for war
And his fingers for Battle.
Now consider that for the moment.
If I was to ask you, how do you become a competent soldier, Marine?
What would most people tell you?
- You need to get in shape.
And so to train for Battle - you run, you do some pull ups, push ups, HITT workout … you get fit.
- You need to know how to shoot.
And so you spend time at the range, honing your skills at shooting targets.
- And you need know tactics.
What 5 ways can you take a bunker, take out a tank, and clear a field of the enemy.
And you spend countless hours … learning to be an expert at the conduct of war.
But in all that of training … who truly makes us skilled warriors?
Many soldiers, Marines in pride and arrogance said … I did it.
In fact, we are proud to be among the few who hold the title of United States Marine …
because it is a matter of personal accomplishment.
Yet, David, a competent, and experienced Soldiers says -
While we can never be skilled warriors without training and practice and striving for excellence,
let us also not forget that I cannot truly be a competent rifleman unless God blesses my training.
Just as indispensible as training is …
God’s blessing of your training is indispensible part of becoming a skilled Marine.
That as I run, as I shoot, as I learn how to ambush the enemy - God must be blessing my training.
You cannot become skilled Marine, unless the Creator and Sustainer, helps you.
Just like David,
A good Marine will recognize God’s blessing in his preparation for Battle.
Belief #2: True Warrior Strength Comes from God. (Psalm 144:1-3)
One of the persistent mistakes that military members make, is to think that their strength comes from themselves.
Many of our Marines boast of being the best,
and being fit.
and being strong.
After all -
> A military member - is one of only 29% of our population qualified medically and physically to serve in the military.
> Of that, less than 1% have served in the Armed Forces.
And even less have called themselves … United States Marines.
And the training, and testing, all serve to make the US military most exceptional people in the world.
And the great danger of knowing that .... is to be puffed up pride and to think true warrior strength comes from inside.
Yet, military veterans who have served in combat … almost always come with a certain humility.
They don’t know if they would survive, and in hindsight … they have no idea why they survived battle.
The National World War 2 Museum in New Orleans described Life on Guadalcanal this way:
“For the infantryman, the campaign on Guadalcanal was synonymous with misery.
The Americans who had the misfortune to serve on the island, particularly from August through October 1942, were denied the very basics of living as we know it.
Those ashore faced a constant day-to-day battle of life and death.
Death could wear many faces on Guadalcanal.
A man could be weakened by tropical disease and malnutrition just as easily as being killed by enemy fire.”
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