VALIANT WARRIORS
II Samuel 23:8, 39b
"These are the names of the mighty men whom David had ..... thirty seven in all."
Here is a listing of David's valiant soldiers who had proven themselves in battle. They were noted for their brave deeds. They were honored because they were faithful to their calling and did not run in the face of the enemy. Like Eleazer, who, when everyone else was retreating, arose and attacked the Philistines until his hand got so tired it stuck to his sword (vss. 9-10). Or Shammah, who stood in the middle of the field and fought when everyone else was fleeing (vss. 11-12). Or even Uriah the Hittite (vs. 39) who did not run but died in battle (remember Bathsheba's husband ?). I will never be famous or be on the short list of God's mighty, valiant warriors. But I do want to be steadfast, immovable, abounding in the work of the Lord (II Corinthians 15:58), even if everyone else around me retreats and runs, and even if it means death. God, help me to be a faithful soldier of the Cross.
TODAY'S PRINCIPLE: Steadfastness in the face of the enemy while everyone else is retreating is the key to being a mighty man of God.
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Have a faithful day. Love you.
II Samuel 23:8, 39b
"These are the names of the mighty men whom David had ..... thirty seven in all."
Here is a listing of David's valiant soldiers who had proven themselves in battle. They were noted for their brave deeds. They were honored because they were faithful to their calling and did not run in the face of the enemy. Like Eleazer, who, when everyone else was retreating, arose and attacked the Philistines until his hand got so tired it stuck to his sword (vss. 9-10). Or Shammah, who stood in the middle of the field and fought when everyone else was fleeing (vss. 11-12). Or even Uriah the Hittite (vs. 39) who did not run but died in battle (remember Bathsheba's husband ?). I will never be famous or be on the short list of God's mighty, valiant warriors. But I do want to be steadfast, immovable, abounding in the work of the Lord (II Corinthians 15:58), even if everyone else around me retreats and runs, and even if it means death. God, help me to be a faithful soldier of the Cross.
TODAY'S PRINCIPLE: Steadfastness in the face of the enemy while everyone else is retreating is the key to being a mighty man of God.
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Have a faithful day. Love you.
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