A FEW GOOD MEN

Billy Graham died: Time for a new generation to rise in spirit and truth -- with boldness and compassion as this man of God had! 2 Chronicles 29 King Hezekiah was only 25 years old when he brought forth a revival -- King Josiah in 2 Kings 22 was only 8 years old -- Right now there are pure young hearts God is planning to use as on behalf of this generation as many cry out as with Isaiah! Isaiah 6:8 8 "I heard the voice of the LORD, saying, "Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me." With the passing of Billy Graham the mantle has fallen as it did with Elijah in 2 Kings 2 -- WHO WILL PICK IT UP?"

Acts 13:22 ‘I have found in David the son of Jesse a man after my heart, who will do all my will.’

The Lord seeks a few good men, who will be courageous in the spiritual war of the last days.

A. We are not called to a flesh and blood struggle, but a spiritual war (Ephesians 6:10-20).

1. We need to understand the practical aspect of each piece of armor and us them.

2. To be carnally minded is death, but spiritually minded life and peace (Rom 8:6).

3. The Lord recognizes that ruling our spirit is greater than taking a city (Pr 16:32).

4. The man that cannot rule his spirit is a fool and like a broken city (Prov 25:28).

5. God’s grace in the gospel teaches us to be zealous in godliness (Titus 2:11-14).

6. If we overcome in this spiritual war, Jesus our Captain will honor us (Rev 2:26).

7. Gentle and meek, which David was, divides men (II Cor 10:1; II Samuel 3:39).

B. We are now living in the struggle of the perilous times of the last days (II Tim 3:1-13).

1. The conflict is greater and greater, as evil seducers are worse and worse (13).

2. We are not fighting Communists or Democrats, but carnal Christianity (1-5).

3. And we will endure persecution, if we truly live godly lives for Him (12).

4. The New Testament has numerous passages referring to our war (I Pet 2:11).

C. The Lord is not seeking a great host, but a dedicated and righteous few (Ezek 22:30).

1. Noah found grace in God’s eyes, and by himself saved his family (Genesis 6:8).

2. Ten righteous souls would have been enough to save Sodom (Gen 18:23-33).

3. Moses more than once saved the nation by his singular faithfulness (Ps 106:23).

4. Jesus wondered if He would find faith on the earth when He returned (Lu 18:8).

5. The faithful have always been a small group (I Kgs 19:18; Isaiah 1:9; Act 1:15).

6. Moses, Samuel, Noah, Daniel, and Job saved others alone (Jer 15:1; Eze 14:14).

D. Great men are now very rare, as God has judged America for its sins (Isaiah 3:1-26).

1. A virtuous woman is very rare (Prov 31:10), but so is a faithful man (Prov 20:6).

2. The situation has been, and is, dire (Jeremiah 5:1; Micah 7:2; Psalm 12:1).

E. Consider a few aspects of being a mighty man of valor for Jesus Christ, the Son of David.

1. The great men of God are men of the word of God (Joshua 1:6-9; Psalm 1:1-3).

2. The great men of God are men of prayer to God (Psalm 55:17; Daniel 6:10).

3. The great men of God communicate it to their sons (I Kings 2:2; I Chron 28:9).

4. Men of God know the value in unity (I Sam 23:16; II Kgs 10:15-17; Ps 119:63).

5. They led their women in the worship of God (II Sam 6:14-23; I Cor 14:34-35).

6. They taught their children the fear of the Lord (Psalm 34:11; 78:1-8; Joel 1:1-3).

7. The great men of God are those who serve others (Luke (9:46-48; 22:24-27).

8. The great men of God refuse to put anything evil before their eyes (Ps 101:3).

9. The great men of God know that even thinking foolishly is sin (Prov 24:9).

10. The great men of God know that to tame their tongue is greatness (James 3:2).

11. The great men of God are willing to commit severe self-denial (Matt 5:28-30).

12. The great men of God choose to be content with their wives (Prov 5:19).

13. The great men of God do not get bitter, but better, with their wives (Col 3:19).

F. It is the duty of great men to exercise daily to keep their skills sharp for certain conflict.

1. Soldiers in the past engaged in sword practice daily to retain and improve skills.

2. Our sword is the word of God, which requires daily effort (Ps 1:3; Acts 17:11).

3. We have the exercises of godliness to keep our spiritual life ready (I Tim 4:7-8).

G. It is the duty of great men to prepare the next generations for the warfare of the saints.

1. Militaristic cities like Sparta and Troy trained their children from youth for war.

2. It is our duty to prepare as many generations as possible (Ps 78:1-8; Joel 1:1-3).

H. We reject treacherous (Ps 144), sinful (Ps 101), carnal (Ps 1), or lazy men (He 6:11-12).

I. Together a threefold cord is not quickly broken (Ecc 4:9-12). Will we help each other?

1. A divided kingdom, house, or church cannot stand (Matthew 12:25; I Cor 1:10).

2. We must diligently endeavor to maintain the esprit de corps of Christ (Eph 4:1-6).

J. The above 37 are great men, but think of David and Jonathan together (I Samuel 23:16).

K. What can women do? They can pray for their man and all men and be great, loyal wives. 

L.Will you be able to end your life, as did Paul? “I have fought a good fight” (II Tim 4:7).

Bill & Gloria Gaither - A Few Good Men [Live]

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