Blast from the past
We are given a snapshot of some of the mighty men who fought for David
2 Samuel 23.1-39
Reference: v. 10a …but he (Eleazar) stood his ground and struck down the Philistines till his hand grew tired and froze to the sword.
Explore: Here the writer is going back through the mighty men that fought for David and giving certain acknowledgements for those who showed bravery, courage and great success.
Application: This passage reminds me of all my uncles sitting around telling yarns of times gone by. Sure enough there are few stories about battles and killing in our family history (!!) but it brings the feel of someone reminiscing. While it is very easy for the past to be looked upon with rose-coloured glasses, it is an important method of reflection and learning to be able to gain renewed courage and learning from the things that have happened before us.
The Bible was written thousands of years ago and it is through pouring over it's pages and exploring more of God's history, that we are able to get a deeper understanding of God.
Prayer: Lord, you are eternal. You were in the beginning and will be forever. May I learn from the past and forever hold you in my future. Amen.
This article was written by Linda Bailey
Linda started theological studies in 1999 in Australia. After working for ten years in various church ministries, she now works as the breakfast producer at 89.9 LightFM - the Christian radio station in Melbourne, Australia. She writes blogs every day about passages she is currently reading in the Bible. Follow her on Google Plus +Linda Bailey or Facebook by clicking the like button on the right of this page.