the people's champion

so this is something that's been ringing in my mind the last couple days. the original context in contemporary culture is when Dwayne Johnson was still called, "The Rock" and he was the people's champion in what was once known as the WWF. (I'm sure you can wiki on your own without links if you don't already know what I'm talking about). So I was at a wedding and there was a game for couples and people called me (and by default, shirley) to play. After, "teaching some lessons", to the kids someone called out, "ENOCH!! The People's Champ!" *hold onto that thought*

Last night I was praying for two brothers of mine that are really struggling in their faith. As I was praying God told me what it meant to be the people's champ. It's not just the one that is chosen by the people, it's not just the one chosen from the people, he's the champion for the people. I prayed that God would set his hedge of protection around them and I am praying through so that they can grow in safe conditions and that I will deal with any problems they have, all the temptations and the selfishness and laziness that plague them, I will overcome. I don't know how it really works but I know it's appropriate for me to pray to do it. I'll let you know how that goes but it stems from the idea that I will fight your battles for you as Jesus did it for us. I will plead with God on your behalf and invoke God but also protect and serve you in obedience and love for God. The good shepherd.