" MIGHTY MEN "

My very best to you, and it's my prayer that you
are growing in the Lord. I believe that it's very
important that we grow so that we don't become
stagnant. Something or someone who is not moving
or not growing will waste away. This weeks message
we're looking into going to the next level.

Who were these very proficient men of war?
2 Samuel 23:8-39 will give you a birds eye view
of who they were. You will see some of the exploits
that these very special and skilled warriors of David
carried out. These warriors the 30 chief men were
the most courageous and highest ranking officers
of David's army.

The heroic actions of one of these men Eleazar
changed the course of the battle. When all around
was struck with a fear like they have never known
ran. Eleazar held his grown and was saved by the
Lord. In any struggle, fear can keep us from taking
a stand for God and from participating in God's
victories. Remember, that we can do all things
through Christ who strengthens us. Face your fear
head on. If you endeavor to become grounded in the
word of God, victory will come when you hold that
ground.

To become a member of such a group a man had to
show unparalleled courage in battle as well as wisdom
in leadership. " The three " was the most elite group.
" Mighty Men Of Valor, men trained for war, who could
handle shield and spear, and whose faces were like the
faces of lions, and they were swift as the gazelles on the
mountains " (1 Chronicles 12:8). There's nothing like
being a Prayer Warrior or one who is involved in
Intercessory Prayer. If you are not the warrior type maybe
you're more suited to be a Armor Bearer. He carried the
large shield and whose main task was to protect the warrior.

David inspired his men to achieve beyond their goals and meet
their true potential. Greatness is often inspired by the quality and
character of leadership. I have a group of brothers in the faith who
have been praying with me for nearly seven years. I trust these men
with all in my life. Something that I've been reminded of this week
as we're in the beginning of the new year. Even a small force of able
and loyal men can accomplish great feats. This past year our Lord
moved in a mighty way when these men and I prayed.

Mighty Men was a name given to great warriors in biblical times.
I consider my prayer partners ( accountability partners) to be the very
best that our Lord has to offer. Though it seemed many times that we
frequently were overwhelmed with prayer request, we were consistently
victorious. We have or we're still learning to totally trust God in prayer.
These men of prayer, men of valor are great warriors. We have or we are
learning that we should put aside our own interests to serve others. When
we serve others, we are also serving God. " Let love be without hypocrisy."
God calls us to real and sincere love that goes far beyond pretense and
politeness. We work hard at being men of prayer.

Until Next Time...

Jim