Are you part of a band of brothers?
Perceive: As David continues to mature and Saul continues to decline morally, more and more warriors are joining him in his band of combatants. The new additions arrive at Ziklag, a town on the southwestern side of Judah. No doubt David’s men are learning more and more how to fight as a unit. These new combatants are experts with bows and slings, which they knew how to use with either hand. Most of them were from the tribe of Benjamin, Saul’s tribe.
Practice: One reason action movies are so popular with men is that they meet their need to be a part of a team that does something great. Every year in movies men save the world, destroy evil empires, rescue captives, or win championships. All the men on the team bring something unique to the plot. Today’s reading is missing the exact reasons for these warriors to be defecting from Saul, but chances are they recognized David as the appointed king. They wanted their skills as combatants to count in their service to God and country. How are you using your skills to further God’s kingdom? Who are you serving within the battles of life?
Pray: O Lord, help me to serve You by joining the men of my local church to further Your kingdom.
This devotional challenge comes from The Heart of a Lion - King David of Israel and is available on Amazon.com
Practice: One reason action movies are so popular with men is that they meet their need to be a part of a team that does something great. Every year in movies men save the world, destroy evil empires, rescue captives, or win championships. All the men on the team bring something unique to the plot. Today’s reading is missing the exact reasons for these warriors to be defecting from Saul, but chances are they recognized David as the appointed king. They wanted their skills as combatants to count in their service to God and country. How are you using your skills to further God’s kingdom? Who are you serving within the battles of life?
Pray: O Lord, help me to serve You by joining the men of my local church to further Your kingdom.
This devotional challenge comes from The Heart of a Lion - King David of Israel and is available on Amazon.com
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