Then Jonathan said, "Behold, we will pass over to the men, and we will reveal ourselves to them. If they say this to us, 'Wait until we come to you!' then we will stand still in our place and will not go up to them. But if they say this, 'Come up to us!' then we will go up, for Yahweh has delivered them into our hand. This shall be the sign to us." 1 Samuel 14:8-10 WEB.Vastly outnumbered, Saul and about 600 Israelites were cowering in fear from the Philistine army that had come against them. Only king Saul and his son Jonathan had a sword amongst the entire Israelite army. While the Philistines had thirty thousand chariots, as well as six thousand horsemen (1Samuel 13:5). It was a one-sided battle. The troops who were following Saul were trembling with fear. Some hid in rocks and caves, while others fled the country entirely.
Then Jonathan gathered his courage, told his shield-bearer that "nothing restrains the Lord from saving, by many or by few." They looked for a sign from the Lord and then strode boldly to the Philistine garrison and engaged them. When he did, God sent panic amongst the Philistines, and they began to attack each other. As the Philistines turned on each other in confusion, Saul and the rest of the Israelite army joined in the battle, and Israel won a great victory that day.
Nothing changes until someone takes a risk. If you want to see something that you have never seen, you may have to do something you have never done. God waited for someone to step up and lead, and when they did, He backed them up and caused them to be successful. It should have been King Saul, but he was afraid.
It only took Jonathan crossing the fear barrier to win that battle. Likewise, David was the only man who would face Goliath, but he was all that was needed. God just needs one obedient person who will trust Him to change the environment around them, like Peter stepping out and walking on water with Jesus. If you feel the Lord calling you to do something, take the risk, and then He will back you up. His help comes when you are doing something and actually need it, not when you are sitting still and cowering in fear.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I put my trust in You today. Thank You so much for bringing me this far. Please draw me with Your loving kindness. If I know that it is You talking to me, then I will follow, so speak to me in a way that I understand. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!Note: "This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.' (John 5:14) ~ If you have a prayer need, we are here for you! We and the prayer team are ready to lift you up at our private prayer page:
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We just need to take a stand for the truth in our lives.
In Jesus name I ask,Amen.
Amen. Heavenly Father, my trust and faith are in the Lord. Lead me, guide me. You are my everything. Amen
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Amen Father my faith and trust is in You only
We put all our faith in you Jesus. Amen
Yes, Pastor Dion! The Lord shows up when I'm actually doing something. Thank you, Jesus!
I put my faith and trust in you Jesus. Help me to know your voice. Amen
Yes praise God he always leads us the way we need in jesus name amen
Thank You Father for getting me this far! Amen.
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Amen happy Saturday everyone
Amen Good Morning Everyone
Thank You Heavenly Father for all You do for us, never leave us or forsake us 'cause without You we are nothing. Speak to us and through us and lead us to follow Your will in Jesus Christ name we pray, Amen.
Thank you Pastor and Sylvia, you are a blessing to us. Please pray for our grandson Steven who needs prayers for his healing. God bless you both, Amen.
Praying for Steven.
PRAISE THE LORD. Prayers sent for Steven.
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God help me feel your love and presence in my heart. Amen
Amen! When we ask in prayer God will answer us!!
Yes amen Lord
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