Date: Saturday, 14th December, 2024
Text: 2 Samuel 5:17-25
Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan
Exhortation:
One of the qualities of a victorious army is effective communication. They have a well coordinated communication system through which signals are sent and received through the ranks. This helps the chain of command to be intact with instructions being easily received and carried out. If the communication system breaks down such an army could be heading for defeat.
As a soldier of Christ your communication lines with the Commander-In-Chief, Jesus Christ and his Holy Spirit must remain open. Network must not be interrupted with sin- Isaiah 59:1-2.
A victorious army operates strategically. They use look for loop holes in the enemies’ camp and take advantage of it. They often send spies into the enemies’ territory so as to explore the adversaries’ potential strengths and weaknesses. They then brainstorm and strategize on the best way to attack and defend themselves- Numbers 13:1-33.
David who happened to be one of the most successful Military Generals of all time was known to always overcome in all his battles. He was a great military strategist who would never engage in any battle without consulting first with his unseen Commander-In-Chief. God always gave him the best strategy to deploy for every battle. No wonder he always won!
For example when he was anointed as king and the Philistines heard it they felt threatened and drew up battle lines in an attempt to overthrow him. So David inquired of the Lord, saying, “Shall I go up against the Philistines? Will You deliver them into my hand?” And the Lord said to David, “Go up, for I will doubtless deliver the Philistines into your hand.” 2 Samuel 5:19
When the enemies regrouped again, David did not rely on his experience or previous strategy (because the enemies too have changed and upgraded their tactics).
The word of God says,”Then the Philistines went up once again and deployed themselves in the Valley of Rephaim. Therefore David inquired of the Lord, and He said, “You shall not go up; circle around behind them, and come upon them in front of the mulberry trees. And it shall be, when you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the mulberry trees, then you shall advance quickly. For then the Lord will go out before you to strike the camp of the Philistines.” And David did so, as the Lord commanded him; and he drove back the Philistines from Geba as far as Gezer. 2 Samuel 5:22-25.
Many soldiers of Christ are either wounded or untimely dead today because they went to battle without hearing from their Commander-In Chief (the Holy Spirit). No two battles are the same, therefore, experience may not always be helpful. Why? The strategy you used the last time may not work at another time. Therefore you need to wait on God for fresh strategy for fresh battles.
All your enemies will be defeated and you will be a victor and not a victim in Jesus name.
Prayer Nugget: Father, I ask for the grace to always wait on you to get the right strategy for every battle of life in Jesus name.