1 Samuel 14:6 Jonathan said to his young armor-bearer, “Come, let’s go over to the outpost of those uncircumcised men. Perhaps the LORD will act in our behalf. Nothing can hinder the LORD from saving, whether by many or by few.”
I am impressed here by Jonathan’s faith and willingness to be used by God. His father and all his men are seemingly lounging under the trees, while Jonathan is willing to move to see if God wants to use him. That’s the kind of bold faith in action that I want. Jonathan wasn’t seeking fame. He wasn’t even sure God would use him at that time, but he wanted to see if God would, and He did.
1 Samuel 14:10 “But if they say, ‘Come up to us,’ we will climb up, because that will be our sign that the LORD has given them into our hands.”
So what does that kind of faith look like in my life? How can I go beyond just prayer to see if the LORD wants to use me in a particular place or situation? Goodness knows there’s plenty of unrest, plenty of strife in this world. How do I go from praying His will to actively seeking to be His hands and feet without trying to make things happen under my own power and not His?
1 Samuel 14:12 …So Jonathan said to his armor-bearer, “Climb up after me; the LORD has given them into the hand of Israel.”
Lord, Thank You for this day and for this scripture. Thank You for Jonathan’s powerful example of showing up so that You could use him if it were Your will. Help me to do this in my own life, Lord—praying Your will but also actively seeking to be Your hands and feet while allowing You to work through me instead of me imposing my own will for my purposes. Help me to keep my eyes on You always. Help me to seek You always. Not my will but Yours. Not my glory but Yours. Always. Amen.
1 Samuel 14:15 Then panic struck the whole army—those in the camp and field, and those in the outposts and raiding parties—the ground shook. It was a panic sent by God.
Have a blessed day
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