Following the example of Jonathan

  One commonly overlooked Biblical example is of Jonathan in 1 Sam 14:1-20. In this example, the Philistines, after a battle with the Israelites retired to their encampment. The Philistines out numbered the Israelites and as a result the Israelites were hiding in the thickets and caves to avoid the Philistines. In chapter 13 it states that not a man had a sword or spear, and they trembled in fear.

  After 7 days of this awkward situation and against all odds, Jonathan the son of Saul, decided enough is enough. Jonathan with his armor-bearer decide to go over to the Philistines and started killing the Philistines and with great valor, had success of biblical proportions.

  The next major event the Bible states is that when King Saul saw what was going on with his son and Armor-bearer, the King ordered an attack. All the Israelites charged the hill. Then the Bible states the Philistines either ran away or they were slain right where they stood.

  This example clearly shows that if we are against all odds and we have Father Yahweh's holy spirit we are to become overcomers as God and one are a majority. Another example I could have easily used is Joshua's attack on the city of Jericho with only 300 men.

   Some obstacles in life are difficult to overcome. Some would compare problems in life as trying to go through a brick wall. However brick walls can be overcome by studying the wall, looking for cracks in the wall, and then exploiting the weakness of the wall itself.

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May Father Yahweh bless all his lost sheep that follow his word!