1 Chronicles 14:13-17 - Once more the Philistines raided the valley; so David inquired of God
again, and God answered him, "Do not go straight up, but circle around
them and attack them in front of the balsam trees. As soon as you hear the sound of marching in
the tops of the balsam trees, move out to battle, because that will mean God
has gone out in front of you to strike the Philistine army." So David did as God commanded him, and they
struck down the Philistine army, all the way from Gibeon to
Gezer. So David's fame spread throughout every land, and the LORD made all the nations
fear him.
The Philistine army heard about David being made the new
king and attacked his kingdom quickly. They went against him in full force…but
lost the battle ...because David stopped to pray for God’s guidance and direction. God handed the Philistines over to him in an easy
defeat….and allowed him to destroy many idols of Baal that day.
But the Philistines must not have gotten the message…and
they attacked him once more a few days later.
David asked God once again what
to do….and was told that he would win…but he needed to fight in a different way
this time. His directions from God told
him to circle around the Philistine camp….and listen to the tops of the balsam
trees for the timing of when to strike out.
It is a reminder to me that one prayer does not last our
whole lifetime….or even a week or a day.
God does not give us one direction for our lives that works in all
situations. God requires that we seek
him in all that we do….large battle…or small decision….we should constantly be
asking God what to do. He has unique
directions for each and every moment he allows us life….we should never assume
that God always wants us to handle things the same way he told to handle it the
first time.
I am guilty… leaving God out of a lot of small
decisions. It seems crazy to my heart to
ever leave him out of a big decision…but it as easy as sliding that debit card
for the groceries to never ask for his input in the small things. I guess I had better stop thinking that I
know what God thinks is best for me in any matter...and always stop and ask him
what to do…small or large.
Father…I thank you for reminding me this morning that I need
to always say a prayer…to ask you what to do…in all the situations I find
myself…large or small. Help me to stop
and pray all day long …about the groceries I purchase… where to buy the gas I
put in my car…...whether to walk a few miles…or rest on the couch and watch a
movie. Help me Lord to be like David…and
stay in your will because I stop and pray for your directions in how to proceed….with
any aspect of my life. Amen.
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