September 14 – 2 Samuel 10:9-14

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September 14 – 2 Samuel 10:9-14

[9] When Joab saw that the battle was set against him both in front and in the rear, he chose some of the best men of Israel and arrayed them against the Syrians. [10] The rest of his men he put in the charge of Abishai his brother, and he arrayed them against the Ammonites. [11] And he said, “If the Syrians are too strong for me, then you shall help me, but if the Ammonites are too strong for you, then I will come and help you. [12] Be of good courage, and let us be courageous for our people, and for the cities of our God, and may the LORD do what seems good to him.” [13] So Joab and the people who were with him drew near to battle against the Syrians, and they fled before him. [14] And when the Ammonites saw that the Syrians fled, they likewise fled before Abishai and entered the city. Then Joab returned from fighting against the Ammonites and came to Jerusalem.

Joab was prepared mentally to win this battle. He knew that before him and behind him were enemies that could kill all of the Israelites. However, Joab encouraged his men to help one another overcome the enemies and fight for the cities of “our God and may the Lord do what seems to be good to him.” Joab understood completely where his help would come from.

We, too, can draw upon the strength of our Lord. He is the lifter of our head, our rock and our place of refuge. Remember that today as you go out to face the world. 

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