The Three Amigos

While reading through the Old Testament book of II Samuel recently, my attention was arrested by the valor of David's mighty men: Josheb-basshebeth, Eleazar, and Shammah. These guys apparently stood head and shoulders above the rest in the bravery department. The headlines of their day may have read like this: "Chief Josheb-basshebeth Spears 800 Philistines", "Eleazar's Battle-Weary Hand Pried from Sword", "Shammah Stands at Lehi When All Others Flee", or "Brave Trio Fetches Bethlehem Water for King David". This is the kind of stuff they make into movies! It's the kind of bravery that young boys dream of having when they "get big".

We desperately need some mighty men of valor in the 21st century! We need some guys who will rise up on the battlefield of life and take a stand; some guys who will be there when everyone else runs and hides. I'm praying for some real men who will make Heavenly headlines: "Band of Brothers Whips Pornography", "A Few Good Men Remain Faithful til 'Death Do Us Part'", or "Three Amigos Conquer Mt. Compromise".