Daily Devotional – ‘In His Footstep’
By Kingdom Support Initiatives (KSi)
September 3rd 2023

Stand Your Ground

But Shammah took his stand in the middle of the field. He defended it and struck the Philistines down, and the Lord brought about a great victory. 2 Samuel 23:12

Bible Reading: 2 Samuel 23:11-12

David’s mighty men were the epitome of strength, determination, sacrifice, courage, and forbearance. These men stood by David before and after he became king in Israel. They were warriors, battle warlords, fierce, rugged and focused. There are some lessons from David’s might men for God’s end-time armies. Let’s focus on Shammah. Shammah was one of the three mighty men of David; ranked third after Josheb-Basshebeth and Eleazar. Shammah stood his ground in the middle of the battlefield and fought vehemently even though Israel’s troops fled from the Philistines.

Going to the battlefield itself takes courage, and Christians have been described as soldiers on the battlefield (Ephesians 6:10-18, 2 Timothy 2:1-7). Even though many followers of Christ don’t want to hear this, being a soldier of Christ requires suffering and hardship. No wonder Apostle Paul declared that ‘I may know Him, and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death (Phil. 3:10). Shammah stood his ground alone and fought; he was determined that the enemies of the Lord will not prevail and God respected his action. He fought, sacrificed his strength, and energy and surrendered his life as a soldier. God honoured His word because He shows Himself faithful to whoever is faithful (Psalm 18:25). The Lord brought a great victory to the Israelites through Shammah that day.

Dear friends, God needs you to be courageous. Step out of your comfort zone, walk with Him, and don’t quit. Launch forth according to God’s word and expect Him to prove Himself on your account. As a Christian, learn to stand your ground in this end time like David’s mighty men. Your victory is guaranteed in God. Amen

Self-Reflection: Where am I not standing my ground?

Action Point: Be strong, courageous, and stand your ground for Jesus.

Daily Confession: Lord I receive grace to stand my ground in this world; I am courageous, focused, and determined to fulfil God’s purpose in Jesus’ name.

Intercessory prayer: I pray for courage for my friends and colleagues in any situation they may be passing through in Jesus name.

Hymn: On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand;

All other ground is sinking sand,

All other ground is sinking sand.