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GOD CAN INTERVENE
LORD’S DAY, NOVEMBER 10
1 Samuel 14:1-23

Proverbs 25:2-8

 

“Put not forth thyself
in the presence of the king, and

stand not in the place of great men.”

 

GOD CAN INTERVENE
 
The watchmen of Saul in Gibeah saw the multitude melting away and they went on beating down one another (1 Sam 14:16). The king had no information of what his son had done. The king ordered the people that were with him to be numbered. He wanted to find out who was missing. That was when they discovered that Jonathan and his armourbearer were missing. In the meantime, the duo was heading for victory.
 
It would have been treason for any other soldier to have deserted the king and take personal initiative to confront the enemy. The order had to come from the king. However, Jonathan used his privilege as the son of the king. At the same time, he did not misuse that position. He used it to the advantage of the nation. He assumed moral responsibility, and trusted the Lord. He worked for the good of his people. Most importantly, it was an exceptional act because the hand of God was there.
 
The Philistines were confused and they turned against themselves. In addition, the Hebrews who lived among the Philistines also supported Israel. Thus, the Lord saved Israel that day.
 
The act of Jonathan showed his understanding of the doctrine of the sovereignty of God and human responsibility. God intervenes in the activities of men to bring His purposes to pass. This may be in the form of a miracle or just guiding the individuals and inclining their thinking to that which is agreeable to God’s will. Jonathan did his part, trusting that God would help them. Indeed, God “saved Israel that day” (1 Sam 14:23). The historical portions of the Bible are full of examples that substantiate this fact.
 
THOUGHT: In times of despair, God can do great things for His people.
PRAYER: Father, may every faithful spiritual leader stand on Thy promises and have good success.

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