Bridges Are Necessary

By Rodney Bullard
CEO The Same House PBC | Former Senior Executive at Chick-fil-A / Global CSR, ESG and Marketing Leader | Best-Selling Author | Former AUSA | Former Air Force JAG l Corporate and Non-profit Board Director

“The hardest thing in life to learn is which bridge to cross and which to burn.”-David Russell

The story of David vs. Goliath is one of the most popular stories in the Bible. Goliath was a warrior giant who challenged his opponent’s army to send one person to fight in single combat. He asked for their strongest fighter, but everyone was too scared to fight the 9-foot giant covered in armor. David, a young shepherd boy, was not intimidated by Goliath and requested no fancy armor or weapons. While Goliath had a sword and a shield, David carried a handful of small rocks.

David would lose the battle to all outside observations, but he won. He had intelligence and faith on his side, while Goliath only had size and an intimidating exterior. What no one knew was that Goliath was blind. David was small and just one person, but he trusted he could make a difference for his people. He didn’t need to know everything about Goliath. He just needed the conviction of doing the right thing. As said by Bishop T.D. Jakes, during his Bridges to Destiny sermon, Jakes said, “Your battle is your bridge. Every David needs a Goliath.”

Standing for something or someone always includes something that seems large or intimidating. Every person can be David and make a difference. It may seem like Goliath’s are everywhere, and you are too small to be involved, provide a connection, or explore a solution. But standing up and being a bridge of compassion is not difficult. Don’t let the fear of the unknown deter you from crossing over. As we progress, we become a bridge for our better selves and a bridge for someone else.

Declaration: I will be the bridge to support those in need