Wednesday – History

Reading – 2 Samuel 23-24

Highlight Verse:

“Next in rank among the Three was Eleazar son of Dodai, a descendant of Ahoah. Once Eleazar and David stood together against the Philistines when the entire Israelite army had fled. He killed Philistines until his hand was too tired to lift his sword, and the Lord gave him a great victory that day. The rest of the army did not return until it was time to collect the plunder!”
‭‭2 Samuel‬ ‭23‬:‭9‬-‭10‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Of the Mighty Men of David, Eleazar stood out. It wasn’t the fact that he was able to kill so many Philistines in battle, nor was it his father’s funny name.

It was his consistent commitment.

Even when the rest of the army had fled, he stuck to David’s side in the face of certain death and fought until he could no longer hold his sword.

Here’s the kicker. Despite the impossible odds, God gave them victory that day!

I want to emulate that commitment.

Even when the odds are stacked against me and all the world gives up on that type of commitment, I want to be that one who stands committed to my Lord through the worst. And when I am completely spent, I will rest in that perfect victory made possible by the grace of God.

What has God called you to commit to?
How will you ensure that you will stay completely committed to it?