Come, Let's Go

1 Samuel 14:1 - "One day Jonathan son of Saul said to his young armor-bearer, “Come, let’s go over to the Philistine outpost on the other side.” But he did not tell his father. - NIV

I am not sure how it happened, but I stumbled into the story of Jonathan one day. The son of king Saul was wondering about with his armor bearer and realized that a massive Philistine army was approaching his father and 600 Israelite soldiers. He knew that if they were going to stand a chance against this army that they would need some help.

Jonathan trusted that God would protect them and help them in the battle. In verse 6, Jonathan says, “Come, let’s go. Perhaps the Lord will help us, for nothing can hinder the Lord. He can win a battle whether he has many warriors or only a few!” What drew me to this passage was not Jonathan’s unwavering trust in God, it was the way his armor bearer responded to his request. He said to Jonathan, “I’m with you completely, whatever you decide.”

Jonathan had trust in his God, and the armor bearer had trust in Jonathan. There is a level of complete trust that takes them right into the heart of battle. Facing unbelievable odds, the two men only managed to defeat a large army. Verse 14 says, “They killed some twenty men in all, and their bodies were scattered over about half an acre.” After that, panic set in among the Philistines as they began to kill each other, and even an earthquake happened to confuse them even more.

This month I am going to be praying that we understand the mission of those who consider themselves followers of Christ. If we lay claim to this faith, then we should in fact be like Jonathan and his armor bearer. We should trust that our God goes before us, and that in Him is how the battle is won. What battle are you facing? Do you believe that God can be trusted to help you win the battle? It is time for the church, to be the empowered body of Christ!             
- Pastor Mike