Men of War
1 Chronicles 12:1 Now these are they that came to David to Ziklag, while he yet kept himself close because of Saul the son of Kish: and they were among the mighty men, helpers of the war. 12:2 They were armed with bows, and could use both the right hand and the left in hurling stones and shooting arrows out of a bow, even of Saul's brethren of Benjamin.
Men of war are specialized trained combatant in a designated force who are always at alert for any kind of war that may arise in a domain.
The men who joined themselves to David were mighty men. That is, they were “powerful, champions, chiefs, excellent, strong and valiant” men. They were armed men who knew how to handle their weapons of war. They were “the mighty men, helpers in the war, armed with bows, using both the right hand and the left in hurling stones and shooting arrows with the bow”. They were“equipped” and they were “experts”
They were men fit for the battle! They did not wait for the battle to happen before they prepared to fight! They were ready beforehand, disciplined and dedicated men!
Each one loyal to the cause, the cause of bringing David from the life of a fugitive to that of undisputed king of Israel; the cause of seeing the word of the Lord brought to pass. Fearless, fit, fighting, lion-like men. How wonderful to have such men supporting you!
They were men of valour (“virtue, strength, power” – Strong’s). They had a job to do; they knew what had to be done, and they were totally committed to bringing about the will of the Lord concerning David’s call to be king!
“All these men of war, who could keep ranks, came to Hebron with a loyal heart, to make David king over all Israel; and all the rest of Israel were of one mind to make David king” (1 Chronicles 12:38).
How wonderful it would be to see the same total commitment and dedication to the cause of Christ today.
As a believer in Christ Jesus, you are recruited to be among the Men of War for Christ, fighting against the devil and his kingdom, wining war against sin and flesh and proclaiming Christ as king in every places.
But what makes a man mighty, an expert, ready and prepared? It is in their dedication discipline and determination.
Christ's men of war must be redeemed by His blood, rooted in the word, filled with the holy ghost and its gifts with teachable character, and always spiritually conscious.
They are not weaklings They are spiritually sound and ready to discern at all times
God is looking for such men of War that will stand with Christ in this last days, are you available and among? if not, get recruited, your whole life in Christ Jesus depends on it.
God bless you.
Prayer key:
1. Lord, thank you for the blessing of today in Jesus Christ name.
2. Lord, make me one of your men of War
3. Lord, give me the grace to stand for you at all time in Jesus Christ name.
4. Thank you Lord for answered prayers in Jesus Christ name. Amen.