Warrior News

This week I had the privilege of sharing in our secondary chapel, and after much prayer, I felt the Lord leading me to speak on a message titled “God Does Not Waste a Battle.” Together, we walked through five Old Testament stories where God’s people faced incredible challenges, and in each one, He revealed powerful truths about who He is and how He works in our lives. Over the next few weeks, I’d love to share these stories with you as well—starting with Gideon, whose story is found in Judges 6–8.

Gideon lived during a time when the Israelites often found themselves trapped in a cycle—falling into sin, experiencing oppression by other nations, and then being rescued by a judge whom God raised up to lead them. Gideon was one of those judges. One day, an angel of the Lord appeared to him with these incredible words: “The Lord is with you, mighty warrior!” (Judges 6:12).

But Gideon wasn’t so sure. He made excuses, questioned his ability, and doubted whether God had really chosen the right person. Sound familiar? How often do we sense God calling us to something, but quickly come up with excuses as to why we’re not qualified?

In His wisdom, the Lord told Gideon to shrink his army from 32,000 men down to just 300. Why? So there would be no mistaking that the victory belonged to God alone. When Gideon and his 300 men obeyed, surrounding the Midianite camp with trumpets, shouts, and torches, the enemy army fell into confusion, turned on itself, and fled.

The lesson is clear: we fight our battles not in our own strength, but in the Lord’s. As you face your own struggles, remember the promise of Psalm 46:1—“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” In His strength, and not our own, we will see victory!

On another note, it’s been wonderful to see everyone settling into the rhythm of the school year. Teachers and students are connecting well in the classroom, and parents—you all deserve a gold star for carline! Thank you for your patience and cooperation with our carline team, who keep things moving smoothly and safely each day.

As we move into fall (and with it, allergy and cold season), we wanted to remind you: if your child will be absent, please email attendance@richmondchristian.com to notify us. And if your child needs to see a doctor, be sure to send a copy of the doctor’s note with them when they return—this helps our office keep records up to date.

Thank you so much for your continued prayers and partnership. It is truly an honor to serve you and your students—we are grateful for each of you.

Blessings,
 

Bill Sharp, M.Ed.
Head of School