The Israelites and the Philistines were at war. While Saul relaxed under a pomegranate tree with his men, Jonathan and his armor-bearer left camp quietly to see if the Lord would work on their behalf, believing that “nothing restrains the Lord from saving by many or by few” (1 Sam. 14:6).
Jonathan and his helper were about to cross a path between two high cliffs. Armed enemy soldiers were stationed above them on both sides. They were two men against who knows how many. When Jonathan suggested they climb up after them, the armor-bearer never flinched. “Do all that is in your heart,” he told Jonathan. “I am with you, according to your heart” (v.7). So the two climbed the cliff, and with God’s help they overcame the enemy (vv.8-14). We have to admire this courageous young armor-bearer. He lugged the armor up that cliff and stayed with Jonathan, following along behind and killing those Jonathan wounded.
The church needs strong leaders to face our spiritual foes, but they must not be left to face them alone. They need the help and support of everyone in the congregation—loyal “armor-bearers” like you and me who are willing to join them in battle against the “enemy of our souls.”
We give the help that pastors need
For burdens they must bear
When we entrust them to the Lord
And hold them up in prayer. —D. De Haan
For burdens they must bear
When we entrust them to the Lord
And hold them up in prayer. —D. De Haan
Leaders are their best when people get behind them
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~Love Barbara~
3 comments:
Very true what you say. I always believe that our prayers are so key in this particular arena. That is the way that the Spirit's power is unleashed in people's lives.
BTW, I noticed that your siggie scripture is the same one I have as my siggie on my email. such a gift that verse is!
Lovely reminder! Thanks for sharing!
That was something I needed to hear.
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