”Now when the Philistines heard that they had anointed David king over Israel, all the Philistines went up to search for David. And David heard of it and went down to the stronghold. The Philistines also went and deployed themselves in the Valley of Rephaim. So David inquired of the Lord, saying, “Shall I go up against the Philistines? Will You deliver them into my hand?” And the Lord said to David, “Go up, for I will doubtless deliver the Philistines into your hand.”“
II Samuel 5:17-19 NKJV
a. The Philistines also went and deployed themselves: David’s success brought new challenges from the outside. As God worked mightily in David’s life, the devil also got to work and brought opposition against David.
b. David inquired of the LORD: As David sought God and looked to Him for guidance, he was blessed. God honored David’s dependence on Him and gave him the promise of victory. (Guzik)
Principle!
Don’t miss this important principle! As God works in a persons life the devil will also work in opposition because he’s a sore looser and he knows his fate. The devil wants to take as many people with him as he can!
”For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.“ Ephesians 6:12 NKJV
There’s a spiritual war going on that we can’t see over your soul, over all of mankind!
”Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.“ Ephesians 6:13 NKJV
Do you start out your day by taking up the whole armor of God?
Blessings
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