Life is a battle. There are many skirmishes. Oh I don't mean in the real sense of war, though there are plenty of those. I mean there are challenges. There are obstacles to overcome. Some last for the briefest of moments. Other battles last much longer. When these challenges come we can chose to keep fighting or we can chose to quit.
Eleazar chose to fight. His hand clung to the sword. That means he held fast and fastened his grip to the sword. He embraced the battle against the Philistines. He stepped up the challenge. Even though he wearied in the fight he did not quit. He leaned on God and eventually God gave the victory. Why do I believe Eleazar leaned on God? His name means "God has helped."
Today my writing is brief but filled with challenge. Cling to your sword. Keep fighting. Don't give up. Trust God for the victory. Do this with your children and grandchildren. Do this with your church family. Do this with your community. Do this with your country. Cling to your sword.
Cling to your sword. Fasten your grip firmly in prayer, resolve, willingness to stand firm in the battle. I thank the Lord for the example of Eleazar found in [II Sam 22:9-10] and the encouragement he brought me today.
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