To Be Named Among the Mighty Men

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Submitted by pastorgreg on November 9, 2009 - 10:01am

These things did Benaiah the son of Jehooiada, and won a name beside the the three mighty men.

2 Samuel 23:22

A group of fierce fighters where in King David's army and where known as the "Mighty Men".  Three in particular are pointed out in 2 Samuel 23: Josheb-basshebeth, Eleazar, and Shammah.  There are some 37 men in all mentioned in that chapter as being among these courageous warriors.  Josheb-basshebeth had the courage to stand against 800 men and fight ... and win!

I have to think our King Jesus is looking for courageous men and women today.  Christians who will be courageous for Christ.  There are many ways to be courageous:

  • Take the gospel to your sphere of influence and giving a verbal witness for Christ
  • Stay comitted to your marriage and working on the stuff you can change about yourself
  • Participate in your local church rather than remain a spectator
  • Speak out against unrighteousness and injustice

Lord, help your people to be courageous men and women who would have won a name beside the three mighty men.

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