Read 1Samuel 14:1-14
The Israelites and the Philistines were at war. While Saul relaxed under a pomegranate tree with his men, Jonathon and his armour-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” (1Samuel 14:6).
Jonathon 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 Jonathon suggested they climb up after them, the armour-bearer never flinched. “Do all that is in your heart,” he told Jonathon, “I am with you, according to your heart” (vs 7). So the two climbed the cliff, and with God’s help they overcome the enemy (vs 8-14). We have to admire this courageous young armour-bearer. He lugged the armour up that cliff and stayed with Jonathon, following along behind and killing those Jonathon 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 “armour-bearers” like you and me who are willing to join them in battle against the “enemy of our souls”.
Prayer:
¥ Pray for the music team in your congregation. Include the leaders, singers and technical people. Pray that God would bless them in their service and use them to bless and edify others.
¥ Pray that God would raise up more leaders in the particular areas needed.
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