Letting The Lord Fight Your Battles
"So David took the spear and the jug of water by Saul’s head, and they got away; and no man saw or knew it or awoke. For they were all asleep, because a deep sleep from the LORD had fallen on them." (I Samuel 26:12 NKJV)
This is the second time David could have killed the one seeking to kill him. Even though David was a young man he knew God intimately, trusted Him completely to fight his battles for him & and let the Lord deal with King Saul.
So what do you do when people oppose you? What is your role?
1. Believe what God says in His word, and personalize it.
"I will bless those who bless you, And I will curse him who curses you; And in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.” (Genesis 12:3 NKJV)
Understanding scripture, what capacity does God have to do this? Live out your role in their life by praying and interceding to the Lord on their behalf.
2. Seek Godly counsel & ask them to pray for wisdom.
3. Trust the Lord to handle it & do or say nothing negative about them. I thank the Lord for godly men who have interceded & held my feet to the fire as they had to teach me this, and I'm still learning.
4. Prepare for rain. Two farmers prayed for rain, one got up and went out & plowed the field. Which one trusted God? Prepare yourself for reconciliation or whatever God decides to do & be okay with His decision.
5. Be okay with God's timing. Remember if you're praying for God to move mountains, there will be an earthquake in your life or theirs. Try not be surprised or afraid when this happens. I never cease to be amazed when I see him work thugs out.
I have seen this process over and over.
"So David took the spear and the jug of water by Saul’s head, and they got away; and no man saw or knew it or awoke. For they were all asleep, because a deep sleep from the LORD had fallen on them." (I Samuel 26:12 NKJV)
This is the second time David could have killed the one seeking to kill him. Even though David was a young man he knew God intimately, trusted Him completely to fight his battles for him & and let the Lord deal with King Saul.
So what do you do when people oppose you? What is your role?
1. Believe what God says in His word, and personalize it.
"I will bless those who bless you, And I will curse him who curses you; And in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.” (Genesis 12:3 NKJV)
Understanding scripture, what capacity does God have to do this? Live out your role in their life by praying and interceding to the Lord on their behalf.
2. Seek Godly counsel & ask them to pray for wisdom.
3. Trust the Lord to handle it & do or say nothing negative about them. I thank the Lord for godly men who have interceded & held my feet to the fire as they had to teach me this, and I'm still learning.
4. Prepare for rain. Two farmers prayed for rain, one got up and went out & plowed the field. Which one trusted God? Prepare yourself for reconciliation or whatever God decides to do & be okay with His decision.
5. Be okay with God's timing. Remember if you're praying for God to move mountains, there will be an earthquake in your life or theirs. Try not be surprised or afraid when this happens. I never cease to be amazed when I see him work thugs out.
I have seen this process over and over.
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