Today’s Reading: 2 Samuel 8; 2 Samuel 9; 1 Chronicles 18; 1 Chronicles 19; Matthew 21
Scripture: 1 Chronicles 19:12-13
12 Joab said, "If the Arameans are too strong for me, then you are to rescue me; but if the Ammonites are too strong for you, then I will rescue you. 13 Be strong and let us fight bravely for our people and the cities of our God. The LORD will do what is good in his sight."
Observation: This is Joab, David's top general. He finds himself in a terrible spot strategically. Their positions have been flanked as a second enemy force has come upon them from the rear. Joab is giving final directions to Abashai, his brother and second in command. What I love about this is the fact that after Joab gives the battle plan, he acknowledges that they are in God's hands: "The LORD will do what is good in his sight." This shows the effect of David's training and example. Joab sounds like David. Good leadership rubs off. (By the way, wicked leadership rubs off too.)
Application: Every believer should be intentionally involved in training. We should have someone who is leading us and someone who is following us. And as we model faith in our times of difficulty, we are helping to train our protégés how to handle their times of trouble. And if we do it right, they will trust in God and turn to Him. And also notice that Joab is training Abashai in the walk of faith as well. Neither of them would ever forget how God came to their rescue in this desperate situation.
Prayer: Lord, thank You for Your faithful example to us. Help us to lead in word, deed, attitude, and motivation as we live out the life and ministry that You have given us. Make us faithful teachers and models to those who come behind us. May our consistent example bring forth good and lasting fruit in the lives of those You have called us to lead.
This I pray in Jesus’ name, Amen.
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