1 Kings 20:22 (KJV) And the prophet came to the king of Israel, and said unto him, Go, strengthen thyself, and mark, and see what thou doest: for at the return of the year the king of Syria will come up against thee.
It is after a hard fought battle that one is likely to relax and be vulnerable to attacks. In the same sense King Ahab was handed victory by God and my guess is as good as you would expect ; jubilation and resting as you refresh. But the prophet warns him,….”Go, strengthen thyself, …..Friends there’s no time to wait presumably to rest from a position of warfare.
We must forge on knowing that the enemy has vowed to retreat and strategize on the next approach as he studies your achilles heels . Thus the prophet sends word to you to be warned and be forearmed. Prepare the enemy won’t give you rest. That success God has granted is a more reason to upgrade for the next level of warfare and the enemy promises to be more formidable than before. However don’t give him a chance.
The enemy may attack from the comfort of your home through your closest kin, your children, spouse or even from your workplace. Only be on the lookout and don’t throw caution to the wind. William Shakespeare put it.. through the mouth of Mark Anthony in Julius Caesar.” You are made of sterner stuff ” Strengthen thyself in the Lord and know that the Lord our God is with you. It may not be easy, but victory is assured in the Lord no matter the forces of darkness.
Further readings:
Psa 73:26
Isa 41:10
1Pe 5:10
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