The Power of One
The two armies were facing off, the Israelites on one side and the Philistines on the other. Neither army wanted to make the first move, so they waited in an uneasy silence. A young man, the son of the king, knew that God was ready to fight for His people, so he decided to go to the Philistine camp by himself, one man and his armor bearer against an army. They climbed up a hill on their hands and knees to face the army. He defeated a whole garrison, killing 20 of their men in rapid succession. When the rest of the Israelites saw this, they took courage and attacked the enemy, winning a great victory. The Philistines retreated and God’s people had a great deliverance that day. He was a champion, and his name was Jonathan (1 Samuel 14).
An important man named Caesar was the emperor, while Herod was the king. Famous Pontius Pilate was the governor, and Philip and Lysanias were other provincial leaders in the empire. Meanwhile, a young man was living in the desert, eating grasshoppers and wearing a camel’s coat. When God was looking for someone to shake the nation, He didn’t choose the important rulers; he chose the man from the wilderness. He baptized thousands of people in water, led many disciples, and pointed a whole generation of Israelites to Jesus Christ. He was the greatest man who had ever lived up to his time, and his name was John the Baptist (Luke 3, Matthew 11:11).
His family was so poor they couldn’t offer a goat at His dedication; instead they offered a couple of small birds. His birth even took place in a barn. He never wrote a book, never traveled far from his hometown, never had children and was never even married. When He wanted to ride a donkey for His triumphant entry, He had to borrow from someone else because He didn’t own one. Yet, He was and is the most important figure in the history of the universe. He’s so important that time itself is split in half (BC and AD) based on His life, and by His blood and through His mercy He has saved billions and billions of souls from eternal destruction. His name, which is above every other name, is Jesus Christ.
Sometimes when we think of people who can change the world, we think of important figures we see on TV, or famous pastors and evangelists. But when God looks for world changers, He doesn’t look only to the rich and the powerful. He looks to anyone who will yield themselves to Him and live with faith and courage. He looks to people like you. Will you be the one who makes a difference in your generation? Are you going to reach, reach to the unsaved and the lost all around you? If you do, God is going to use you. You can bring radical change to your generation, not for your glory or fame but for the glory of God alone. One person can make a difference. Will you be that one today?
An important man named Caesar was the emperor, while Herod was the king. Famous Pontius Pilate was the governor, and Philip and Lysanias were other provincial leaders in the empire. Meanwhile, a young man was living in the desert, eating grasshoppers and wearing a camel’s coat. When God was looking for someone to shake the nation, He didn’t choose the important rulers; he chose the man from the wilderness. He baptized thousands of people in water, led many disciples, and pointed a whole generation of Israelites to Jesus Christ. He was the greatest man who had ever lived up to his time, and his name was John the Baptist (Luke 3, Matthew 11:11).
His family was so poor they couldn’t offer a goat at His dedication; instead they offered a couple of small birds. His birth even took place in a barn. He never wrote a book, never traveled far from his hometown, never had children and was never even married. When He wanted to ride a donkey for His triumphant entry, He had to borrow from someone else because He didn’t own one. Yet, He was and is the most important figure in the history of the universe. He’s so important that time itself is split in half (BC and AD) based on His life, and by His blood and through His mercy He has saved billions and billions of souls from eternal destruction. His name, which is above every other name, is Jesus Christ.
Sometimes when we think of people who can change the world, we think of important figures we see on TV, or famous pastors and evangelists. But when God looks for world changers, He doesn’t look only to the rich and the powerful. He looks to anyone who will yield themselves to Him and live with faith and courage. He looks to people like you. Will you be the one who makes a difference in your generation? Are you going to reach, reach to the unsaved and the lost all around you? If you do, God is going to use you. You can bring radical change to your generation, not for your glory or fame but for the glory of God alone. One person can make a difference. Will you be that one today?
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