Uncommon Courage
“And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man, of Kabzeel, who had done many acts, he slew two lionlike men of Moab: he went down also and slew a lion in the midst of a pit in time of snow:”
(2 Samuel 23:20)
Today’s Morsel: During the winter here in Wisconsin we seem to get lots of snow. And each time that I must go outside to shovel or remove it, I always think of Benaiah. Who in their right mind would get in pit with a lion on a snowy day. A lion has paws making their ability to be stable and surer for the challenge. Man is more likely to slip and fall, rendering him a piece of meat for a meal. But it didn’t seem to bother Benaiah. Like David’s other mighty men, they all seemed to have uncommon courage. (Read 2 Samuel 23) Did David have daily devotions with them so that they would be courageous as the Lord had told Joshua (Read Joshua 1:1-9)? Did he relate to them how God had delivered him out of the paw of the bear and the lion? If these men of David were in the military today, they would all be awarded the Medal of Honor for their bravery, Purple-Hearts for their many wounds, Silver Stars for the gallantry, and Combat Infantry Badges for their close encounter with their enemy. Is there something that motivates you to face challenges like David’s mighty men? Are you having devotions with your family and leaders that may be under your command so they will be strong and not afraid to face challenges? If you are afraid to face confrontations with others in a loving and caring way, your strength may be weak.
Sing: I’ve got Jesus on the inside, working on the outside, Oh what a change in my life. I’ve got Jesus on the inside, working on the outside, Oh what a change in my life. I’ve got Jesus on the inside, working on the outside, Oh what a change in my life, Oh what a change, in my life.
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