1Sa 14:6 Then Jonathan said to the young man who bore his armor, “Come, let us go over to the garrison of these uncircumcised; it may be that the LORD will work for us. For nothing restrains the LORD from saving by many or by few.”<\/p>\n
At this time in history the Israelites were living in great fear. They were vastly out – numbered and out- armed by the Philistines . The majority of them were hiding in caves, in thickets, in rocks and in holes and in pits and without any arms ( 1Sa 13:6). King Saul , with an army of six hundred were at Gibeah .<\/p>\n
Jonathan with his armor – bearer decided to take the battle to the Philistines. He decided that it was not a time to sit back , but a time to fight for the kingdom. That first slaughter which Jonathan and his armor bearer made was about twenty men within about a half an acre of land. And as Jonathan and his servant attacked and defeated the outpost, an earthquake began and God sent the Philistines into a panic. King Saul and the Israelites army joined and routed the Philistines.<\/p>\n
Nothing can keep God from saving , whether by few or many . The situation you are facing may be described as “impossible”. Like the Israelites army, you may be “hiding” away from the current challenge because you are outnumbered, out – armed and lack capacity , resources etc. For us to do the seemingly impossible things, we need faith like that of Jonathan . Its time for you to do what is in your heart. God is right there with you and your first step will cause an ” earthquake” in the enemy’s territory. You will divinely overcome every challenge in Jesus name !<\/p>\n
Further readings:
\nEcc 9:11
\nPsa 75:6-7
\nPsa 91:7<\/p>\n
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