Anglican Daily Fountain Devotional for October 16, 2024, by Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion
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TOPIC: WAR FOR INDEPENDENCE
TEXT: 1 Samuel 13: 1-4 (NKJV)
13:1 Saul reigned one year; and when he had reigned two years over Israel,
13:2 Saul chose for himself three thousand [men] of Israel. Two thousand were with Saul in Michmash and in the mountains of Bethel, and a thousand were with Jonathan in Gibeah of Benjamin. The rest of the people he sent away, every man to his tent.
13:3 And Jonathan attacked the garrison of the Philistines that [was] in Geba, and the Philistines heard [of it.] Then Saul blew the trumpet throughout all the land, saying, “Let the Hebrews hear!”
13:4 Now all Israel heard it said [that] Saul had attacked a garrison of the Philistines, and [that] Israel had also become an abomination to the Philistines. And the people were called together to Saul at Gilgal.
STUDY:
In our text, King Saul raised a standing army of only 3,000 men, which he divided between himself and his son, Jonathan. Saul camped at Michmash, and Jonathan at Geba. Jonathan attacked the Philistines’ outpost, which marked the beginning of the war for the liberation of Israel. This action intensified the Philistines’ hatred for Israel, and Saul called upon other Israelites to join in the battle (v.4).
Today, we are similarly oppressed by the enemy in our families, careers, workplaces, and nation. God has selected us as the Sauls and Jonathans of our generation to confront and end the oppression of the enemy wherever we are. The ‘Philistine’ domination will continue if not challenged. However, long-standing oppressions cannot be handled alone; it requires the mentorship of a select few to share and accept the vision before action, just as Saul did before inviting other Israelites to battle.
Jonathan, the son of Saul, was also trained as a warrior who could succeed without the supervision of his father—a great lesson for parents and Christian leaders. Have we trained those under us to become spiritual warriors so that they can occupy for God even in our absence? Summon courage today like Jonathan to rise up against the oppressions of the enemy where you are. We are assured of victory through the name of Jesus Christ (Galatians 5:1).
PRAYER:
Lord Jesus, please grant us victory over all forms of oppression. Amen.
Conclusion:
The account of Saul and Jonathan’s battle against the Philistines reminds us that, just like Israel, we face battles in different areas of our lives today—be it in our families, workplaces, or communities. The spiritual and physical challenges we confront demand strong leadership, accountability, and courage. As Jonathan rose to the occasion, so are we called to take action against oppression and injustice in our generation. True leaders, empowered by faith, can inspire others to rally for a righteous cause.
In the same way, Christians today must prepare, mentor, and equip others to stand firm, even in the absence of oversight, just as Jonathan was trained for war without needing his father’s supervision. This is a critical message for parents, spiritual leaders, and those in positions of authority. Remember, long-standing challenges in life must be confronted with determination and trust in God’s ultimate victory. May we rise up with boldness, knowing that victory is ours through Jesus Christ.
As we fight our daily battles, let us also pray for leaders in our churches, homes, and governments to exhibit godly leadership—acting with integrity, faith, and wisdom.
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