IS THERE NOT A CAUSE?

When We Forget the Cause, We Lose Heart

In this powerful message, Promise Bradley takes us to 1 Samuel 17 and brings us face to face with David’s defining question: “Is there not a cause?”

On the battlefield, trained soldiers froze in fear before Goliath. However, David recognized that the real issue was not the size of the giant. Instead, the army had forgotten why they were there. They had lost sight of the cause.

When the cause fades, courage follows. As a result, opposition feels overwhelming. Distraction increases. Conflict escalates. Eventually, we begin fighting the wrong battles.

Through 2 Corinthians 5: 18–20, Promise reminds us that we have been reconciled to God through Jesus Christ. Moreover, we have been given the ministry of reconciliation. That is the cause. As ambassadors for Christ, we are here to represent Him and help others be restored to relationship with the Father.

Therefore, the real question is not whether giants exist. The real question is whether we remember why we are standing.

Knowing the Real Enemy Changes Everything

According to Ephesians 6, we do not wrestle against flesh and blood. Instead, we confront spiritual forces that oppose the knowledge of God. Consequently, when we misidentify the enemy, we misdirect our energy.

Rather than fighting people, we are called to tear down strongholds. Instead of reacting in pride or offense, we are invited to respond in love and authority. Once we remember the cause, perspective shifts. Forgiveness becomes faster. Jealousy loses power. Competition fades. Unity strengthens.

In other words, “Is There Not a Cause?” reframes conflict. The person in front of you may not be your enemy. In fact, they may be part of your assignment.

This message is not passive reflection. Instead, it is a rallying cry.

Remember Your Training and Use Your Weapons

Before facing Goliath, David remembered the lion and the bear. Because he recalled past victories, he stepped forward with confidence. In the same way, believers must remember what God has already done.

Promise emphasizes that our weapons are spiritual. The Word of God is a weapon. Prayer is a weapon. Praise is a weapon. Humility is a weapon. Our testimony is a weapon.

Furthermore, we are not fighting for victory. We are fighting from victory.

Since the battle belongs to the Lord, fear does not get the final word. Because the name of Jesus is above every name, no giant has ultimate authority. Therefore, when distraction rises or opposition intensifies, we return to the same question:

Is there not a cause?

This message will challenge you to reclaim your assignment, recognize your authority in Christ, and move forward in obedience with clarity and courage.

At The Roads Church, our mission remains simple: connecting people with Jesus from all roads of life.

AND THAT IS THE CAUSE!

Key Scriptures
1 Samuel 17: 28–32, 2 Corinthians 5: 18–20, Ephesians 6: 10–12, 1 Samuel 17: 45–47, Psalm 149: 5–6