Crazy Uncles Can Make Good Soldiers

“For with you is the fountain of life; in your light we see light.” Ps 36:9

It was David the fugitive, who found himself surrounded by 400 men,“distressed, in debt and bitter of soul.” Not your typical ‘band of brothers.’ How would you have handled this company of crazy uncles? Counseling session? Finance seminar? Marching drills?

You know what’s the first thing David did?

He took them to war!

The logical was erased by the theological! After God tells David to go save the city of Keilah,* David tells the 400, but they balk. “We’re too scared to fight,” they say. So David inquires of God a second time. But now something changes—in David! Notice the response from his men after David returns. They jump to their feet and follow! You know why? In God’s light a fresh face of courage returned to David.

What kind of face are you wearing these days? Fierce? Fatigued? Fallen? When we encounter the living God we will jump to our feet and follow Him. Here are a few items to help us find the light of His presence.

Abide! Andrew Murray says, “The Branch Life gives power for prayer.” Theologically, to go to war means to get on our knees. The devotion of prayer pours perspective and energy into us without fail.

Lift your chin! Ask God for a fresh vision of the Captain. Listen to Him, look into his fierce eyes, and follow His lead. Don’t be surprised if what He says doesn’t seem logical!

Enjoy! If it’s been a while since you spent an unhurried day with God, plan it now! When’s the first relatively free day? Go ahead, put it in. It will take herculean effort to plan it, and God’s favor to execute. But you will go on the strength of it for many days.

Share Christ! There’s nothing more invigorating than listening to the Holy Spirit extol Jesus Christ using your dialect. If it’s been a while, drop everything and go!

Dream! “Will you ignore the voices that scream, “you can’t,” and embrace God’s promise, “Nothing is impossible with Me?”

When we inquire of God, He will take us to war!