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ARMED CONFLICT FOLLOWED UNWISE DECISION
THURSDAY, AUGUST 6
2 Samuel 10

Psalm 47

 

“God reigneth over the heathen…”

 

ARMED CONFLICT FOLLOWED UNWISE DECISION
 
Joab was the captain of David’s army and a commander in Israel. The king sent him and all the mighty men of Israel to the war front. David did not go to any war without first asking the Lord for the right course of action. David was a soldier from his youth, and by the time he became king, he had amassed a wealth of good experience in warfare. He knew what course of action to take in the thick of any conflict.
 
He trained Joab and other mighty men. He had sufficient intelligence to prepare and to face that combined army. Joab ordered the Israelite army to fight and win. He told the army to be of good courage and be strong men for their nation. He described the cities of Israel as the cities of their God. He added that the Lord would answer as He seemed good. Joab had learned this lesson from David. In the battle, there were many casualties in the mercenary army. Israel defeated them and they fled. The Lord gave Israel their victory.
 
Syria and Ammon made a second attempt but they did not know the secret of Israel’s victory. After the first defeat, they took counsel and gathered a bigger army. David came to the war front against the Syrians and commanded the Israelite army. He slew them, including their captain. After that, the allies of Syria made peace with David. The Syrians did not help the Ammonites any more.
 
The hand of God was on king David. He had divine wisdom and was victorious. Look to the Lord for direction. Trust Him in your activities and you will also overcome by His grace and enabling.
 
THOUGHT: God’s ear always listens to our plea.

PRAYER: Father, hear and answer me when I pray.

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