Eyes on the Lord

1 Samuel 14; 1 Chronicles 4; 2 Corinthians 13 

“Then panic struck the whole army – those in the camp and field, and those in the outposts and raiding parties – and the ground shook. It was a panic sent by God…So Saul asked God, ‘Shall I go down after the Philistines? Will you give them into Israel’s hand?’ But God did not answer him that day.”

1 Samuel 14:15, 37

The presence of the Lord struck the Philistines with such force that the ground shook.

Why?

Two warriors, Jonathan and his armor bearer, stepped out in faith based on who they knew God to be, and engaged the enemy. When our focus is on the Lord, he will defeat our enemies before us. Saul built an altar out of fear and indecision when the Lord was already winning the battle. Sometimes our delay is based in fear, and we, too, will not hear clearly from the Lord. Jesus promised to build his Church and the gates of hell would not prevail. We are to advance with witness and worship, making disciples of all nations on a mission the Lord is leading.

Are our eyes on the enemy, or on the Lord?

“Lord Jesus, the battle is yours and my eyes are on you, for your glory.”