2 Samuel 21:15-22

​Do you have a spiritual battle buddy?

Perceive: The Philistines continue to be a source of conflict for David and his men, and once again Israel is at war. In these ongoing conflicts, we see four of David’s mighty men become giant killers. The first is Ishbi-benob who had a shiny new sword and intended to use it on David, no doubt for increased fame. Abishai sees the situation and rallies to David’s rescue by killing the Philistine. After this incident, his men did not want David on the front line anymore for fear of his life. David was in midlife, probably in his fifties and may have grown weary of the constant battlefield attacks. Next Sibbecai strikes down Saph; Elhanan strikes down Goliath, and Jonathan strikes down the giant with six fingers and six toes. So, four of David’s men kill four of Goliath’s relatives. Some scholars believe this is why David picked up five stones at the Valley of Elah (1 Samuel 17:40).
 
Practice: Every man needs battle buddies who have his back. In the military, a battle buddy is someone assigned to help you get through tough situations like basic training or combat. Battle buddies do warfare together, they look out for one another, watch each other’s back, and help each other succeed. As serving men of God, we face battles every day. A godly battle buddy should be your nearest and most valuable support during an earthly conflict in or out of combat. Do you have a battle buddy? If not, you should!
 
Pray: O Lord, help me find a battle buddy to help me walk with You in and out of spiritual combat.
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This devotional challenge comes from The Heart of a Lion - King David of Israel and is available on Amazon.com

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