One thing we need to do that David recognized, something that every other soldier on the battlefield that day had missed is that the battle that was going on was not just a physical battle but also that it was also a spiritual battle between the people of God and their enemies. The soldiers showed up for king and country, David showed up for God and His divine Kingdom. A different mindset and faithset.
The armies Israel were under the Mosaic Covenant so when an enemy came against Israel, that enemy came against God Himself. David knew what it meant to be in a covenant with God. David knew that God is a God of justice, a God who is faithful to fulfil His promises and that if we want success we need to rely on our connection to God and our status as His people. Continue reading “Understanding where the battle is won or lost”
