Do you commit your daily battles to the Lord?
Perceive: It seems that after several sinful actions by king Saul that God would have hindered the national ability to win wars and protect borders but that was not the case. Victory is neither guaranteed nor limited to the righteous. Even as an ungodly king, he was in a war that the people had longed for, and not only did he gain liberation for Israel, but laid the groundwork of the growing realm of David and Solomon. Throughout history, God has used godly and ungodly leaders to further His kingdom.
Practice: Saul’s reign was filled with bitter wars on all sides but especially with the Philistines. They were a powerful and dangerous enemy to Israel. To maintain a prepared army to war with them and the other hostile nations, he surrounded himself with valiant soldiers ready for battle. In a similar way, the battles we face are not of this world but are all around us. The world, the flesh, and the Devil are fierce enemies of God. You can be better prepared for war by donning spiritual armor and having one or two fellow warriors to join you in the fight.
Pray: Lord, help me stand, therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, and the readiness of the gospel. I now take up the shield of faith so that I can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one. I put on the helmet of salvation, and grip the sword of the Spirit, which is Your Word. Help me keep praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication, Amen
Practice: Saul’s reign was filled with bitter wars on all sides but especially with the Philistines. They were a powerful and dangerous enemy to Israel. To maintain a prepared army to war with them and the other hostile nations, he surrounded himself with valiant soldiers ready for battle. In a similar way, the battles we face are not of this world but are all around us. The world, the flesh, and the Devil are fierce enemies of God. You can be better prepared for war by donning spiritual armor and having one or two fellow warriors to join you in the fight.
Pray: Lord, help me stand, therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, and the readiness of the gospel. I now take up the shield of faith so that I can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one. I put on the helmet of salvation, and grip the sword of the Spirit, which is Your Word. Help me keep praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication, Amen
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