To the Battle Line 6-30-08

Good morning, Lord Jesus. I rise this morning to entrust myself and this day to You. ... "David rose early in the morning, left the sheep with a keeper, took the provisions, and went as Jesse had commanded him. He came to the encampment as the army was going forth to the battle line, shouting the war cry" (1 Samuel 17:20). Many claimed to be the army of the Lord, going forth as to battle, shouting their war cry. But when confronted by their enemy, taunting their Lord and mocking their people, they fled in fear and shame (v. 17:24). They compared their enemy's strength to their own instead of Yours. But David was of a different spirit. With a heart of faith and a spirit of courage, he encouraged others, saying, "Let no one's heart fail because of him! (v. 17:32). And when his enemy approached with taunts and threats, "David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet the Philistine" (v. 17:48). His heart didn't fail; his heart was filled with the faith to know and declare, "The battle is the Lord's!" (v. 17:47). These weapons of war You've placed in our hands are not swords and spears, but courage and faith. David's weapons were not even the slingshot and smooth stone he used to fell his foe. His weapons were Your words of truth and life hidden in his heart to be released in power at Your command. These "weapons of our warfare are not merely human, but they have divine power" (2 Corinthians 10:4). When we wield them in obedience to Your leading, with faith in Your words, we will see our enemies scatter and Your name gloried, "so that all the earth may know there is a God" whose hand is mighty to save all who trust in Him (1 Samuel 17:46). In Jesus' name I pray, Amen. Be encouraged today! In the Love of Jesus, Tommy Hays Subscribe free by email to Messiah Ministries -- MessiahMin@aol.com -- "Preparing the Way of the Lord ... Ministering the Healing Love of God" www.messiah-ministries.org 2800 Tates Creek Rd; Lexington, KY 40502 Order our Resources On-Line: www.shop.messiah-ministries.org