1 Samuel 31:12 (NKJV)
\u201call the valiant men arose and traveled all night, and took the body of Saul and the bodies of his sons from the wall of Beth Shan; and they came to Jabesh and burned them there.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many heroes of faith have fallen in their journey with God. Many good people have stumbled. Many servants of God have ended their ministries in an inglorious way. There are many who started well but did not continue to the end. This is the reality of the battle we face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, it is not our job to rejoice that these brethren fell. That\u2019s Satan\u2019s work, and we are not on his side. When our brethren fall for whatever reason, this should make us mourn. We are in a battle that has only two sides, and we must choose the side of God\u2019s people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Valiant men don\u2019t celebrate the fall of God\u2019s servants. Valiant men mourn when they see great men crushed by the enemy’s wicked sword. The truth of the matter is that no matter how great we think we are, we too can fall on the field of battle. Let\u2019s never forget this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We should honor our fallen heroes. Let\u2019s not judge them harshly or join others in throwing stones at them. Only God should judge them. We need to show compassion because they once served God\u2019s people well. Honor them for who they once were.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When the valiant men of Jabesh Gilead heard what the Philistines had done to the bodies of Saul and his sons, they did not join the crowd of condemners or the fellowship of pity-partiers. They chose to take action; after all, this was their royal family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThey took their bones, and buried them\u2026and fasted seven days\u201d (verse 13). Let\u2019s mourn when our leaders fall from grace. Let\u2019s weep for those who once walked with the Lord and departed from Him. Let\u2019s not brush over it. Let\u2019s not apportion blame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As valiant men, let\u2019s feel the pain of the assault. We are one community in Christ. The fall of one is the fall of all. Superficial men only think about themselves and are quick to point out the failure of others rather than think of what to do about them. We, however, mourn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How you react shows who you are. What you do about fallen heroes reveals your true nature. Be valiant by refusing to join the crowd that analyses and rejoices over the brethren\u2019s failure. While we don\u2019t condone sin, we must be sympathetic towards those who have fallen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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