Hold Your Ground

2 Samuel 23:11-12 "One time the Philistines gathered at Lehi and attacked the Israelites in a field full of lentils.  The Israelite army fled, but Shammah held his ground in the middle of the field and beat back the Philistines. And the Lord brought about a great victory."

Greetings,

When faced with serious opposition, an entire army fled.  Oh wait. One brave soul named Shammah HELD HIS GROUND and was greatly rewarded. 

I can't imagine what was running through his mind when he saw all his soldier buddies retreating.  I wonder if he was afraid.  I wonder if he was angry and disappointed. I wonder if he felt the urge to run too.  I wonder if he felt helpless and that it was no use to stay and fight all alone.

I don't think he had much time to dwell on all those negative thoughts; he was too busy beating back the enemy.  It would seem impossible for one man to win against so many, but when we refuse to give up, when we persist in prayer, when we plant our feet firmly on the ground - resolute in our decision to slug it out - WE WIN.

It does not matter what onslaught of "Philistines" is happening in your life at the moment. Do not give up. Hold your ground in prayer, and trust the Lord to bring about the victory.

PRAYER: Dear Lord, Thank You for the inspiring story of Shammah. He held his ground, and we will too! In Jesus' name, AMEN.