Waging War With Sticks and Stones

Waging War With Sticks and Stones

Curious about how everyday things in your hands might be part of something much bigger? This message from David Burnett leans into that exact question, using Old Testament stories to show how simple objects can become powerful tools in God's plan. David keeps things straightforward, what he calls the KISS approach – “Keep it simple, Saints.” He looks first at Moses and his shepherd’s staff, a basic wooden stick that God used to confront Pharaoh and part the Red Sea.

Then he moves to David and Goliath, highlighting how a shepherd’s staff, a sling and five smooth stones became weapons that brought down a giant. Through these stories, he keeps circling back to one question: “What is in your hand?” This theme runs through the whole episode as David talks about humanly impossible tasks, daily spiritual battles and the belief that God uses simple, even insignificant things to bring about “seemingly impossible, improbable, miraculous” results.

It’s a strong fit for anyone facing overwhelming challenges, including those working through recovery or family struggles, who might feel they have very little to offer. The message lands in a very practical place: your vote. Speaking directly to adult citizens of the United States, David calls the vote a God-given responsibility and compares it to Moses’ rod and David’s stone – a small act with potentially huge spiritual and social impact.

He urges prayer, research and wise counsel, then casting a ballot “by faith,” trusting God with the outcome. If you’ve ever wondered whether your small acts, daily choices or simple tools really matter, this episode nudges you to look again at what’s already in your hand and ask how God might use it.