Creatives are “Force Multipliers”—a military term for “a factor or a combination of factors that gives personnel or weapons (or other hardware) the ability to accomplish greater feats than without it.” 1
Why it matters
In other words, because you create, others are able to live with greater power and capacity.
One example: According to Ted Esler, author of the book, The Innovation Crisis, modern healthcare “owes its beginning to hospital systems launched by Christians,” originating in the third and fourth centuries.” The Church became a “force multiplier” for healing—those inside and outside the walls found healing increasing because the Church provided them greater capacity for health and wholeness.
Burdens and Breakthrough
Truly disruptive innovation is an affront to Darkness. Why? Because innovation lifts burdens and creates breakthrough. Needs get met; the yoke gets easier for the heavy-laden. And the Enemy of our souls is offended.
notice your context.
Your context is war.
“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” — Ephesians 6:12
Innovation isn’t just about breaking ground; it’s about taking ground.
If you are an innovator, you’ve broken through Enemy lines to bring help. You’ve slayed Goliath, provided Manna from heaven, and ignited a burning bush for those waiting for God to show up. He did, because you did.
Final words
Consider yourself a target. Pray for covering. Find your shield-bearers. Push into the fray.
“Force Multipliers,” Wikipedia