God fight the Battle for David

 

1 Chronicle 14:13-17

 

March 11, 2023

 

God fight the Battle for David

And the Philistines yet again made a raid in the valley.  And when David again inquired of God, God said to him, “You shall not go up after them; go around and come against them opposite the balsam trees.  And when you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the balsam trees, then go out to battle, for God has gone out before you to strike down the army of the Philistines.”  And David did as God commanded him, and they struck down the Philistine army from Gibeon to Gezer.  And the fame of David went out into all lands, and the Lord brought the fear of him upon all nations.

 

How often do you ask God, should I ________ and you can fill in the blank line?  I find myself falling short, very short in my asking.  It brings up these questions to a guy like me who made his living asking questions.  Do I understand that God is very fond of me, not because of my actions, but because I am His child?  Do I believe He has a plan for me, and that it is unique just for me, and no one else can take my place, as was His for David?

 

If the answer is yes to those questions, then I wrestle with the why, why would I ignore my Master counsel in that He is all-knowing and knows where all the potholes, dead ends, and dangers are, but you and I must ask Him to know the way we should go.  I have not answered the why, questions, could it be I foolishly believe I got it covered?

 

What would have happened if David had not asked?  We do not know the answer, but there is a good chance he would not be the only king who never lost a battle.  By asking God to make known to David the plan, that the Lord would be fighting for him.  One more thought came into my mind do I need God to fight for me?  And the answer is yes?  I do not want to go into battle without Him.

 

From the Back Porch,

 

Bob Rice