Day5
Week14
2 Samuel
“When Aram saw that they had been defeated by Israel, they assembled together. Hadadezer sent for and summoned the Arameans who were beyond the River, and they came to Helam. Shobak the commander of the army of Hadadezer led them. When David was informed of this, he assembled all of Israel. They crossed over the Jordan and came to Helam. Aram was drawn up in formation opposite David, and they fought against him. Aram retreated before Israel. David killed seven hundred charioteers, forty thousand horsemen from Aram, and wounded Shobak the commander of the army so that he died there. When all of the kings who were subject to Hadadezer realized that they were being defeated by Israel, they made peace with Israel and became subject to them. From then on, Aram was fearful of further helping the Ammonites.”
2 Samuel 10:15-19 MEV
It Gets Worse
Have you ever took a strong stand in faith only to discover that it gets worse?
That is exactly what happened to me when I began to confess healing scriptures over myself after suffering from debilitating migraines.
The enemy of our soul is determined to destroy us! He will not just go away after our first attempt at courage and faith. Just like the Arameans regrouped and called for back up, our spiritual enemy does the same.
What does this mean for us?
Sometimes it gets worse before it gets better.
DO NOT give up when it looks or feels like things are getting worse!
Stand your ground, dig in your heels and fight the good fight of faith!
Action Step
David assembled the army when he heard what was happening.
Who can you call on to assemble with you in prayer and confession?
It is time to rally your troops!
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