1 Samuel 14:1-23
Jonathan said to his young armor-bearer, “Come, let’s go over to the outpost of those uncircumcised men. Perhaps the Lord will act in our behalf. Nothing can hinder the Lord from saving, whether by many or by few.”
The men of the outpost shouted to Jonathan and his armor-bearer, “Come up to us and we’ll teach you a lesson.” So Jonathan said to his armor-bearer, “Climb up after me; the Lord has given them into the hand of Israel.”
Jonathan climbed up, using his hands and feet, with his armor-bearer right behind him. The Philistines fell before Jonathan, and his armor-bearer followed and killed behind him.
Then panic struck the whole army—those in the camp and field, and those in the outposts and raiding parties—and the ground shook. It was a panic sent by God.
Those Hebrews who had previously been with the Philistines and had gone up with them to their camp went over to the Israelites who were with Saul and Jonathan.
Jonathan and his armorer-bearer seem to have been taken for deserters, so they were able to catch the Philistines unawares. Earth tremors add to the panic and confusion. And Israelite deserter changes sides to help Saul to victory. Jonathan is seen as a man of outstanding faith and courage.
Why?
Jonathan has faith in the Lord, "Nothing can hinder the Lord from saving, whether by many or by few." God has the power and authority to make a decision.
It is the Lord to make panic and stuck the whole army. It is not the knife or any weapon, but the sovereign of the Lord.
What can I say, God is my strong holder, my way and my savior.
How?
Praise the Lord for his love, his way and his grace is giving to us.
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