It looks like I may have to go to battle and fight for something of importance to me.
I’ve often heard the saying “pick your battles” and never given much thought as to the importance of choosing the right battlefield until reading about the treason of Absalom, King David’s son.
When David heard of the treason his first response was “Arise, and let us flee or we shall not escape from Absalom. Make haste to depart, lest he overtake us suddenly and bring disaster upon us, and strike the city with the edge of the sword.” 2 Samuel 15:14b
David had been a fighting machine and experienced many victories. Instead of standing his ground to fight he fled toward way of the wilderness. At a later time he would number the people and set captains over them. He then sent them out to fight where they would find victory.
“The people of Israel were overthrown there before the servants of David, and a great slaughter of twenty thousand took place that day. For the battle there was scattered over the face of the whole countryside, and the woods devoured more people that day than the sword devoured.” 2 Samuel 18:7,8
David’s wisdom in choosing the right time and place to fight the battle saved lives of his own people and brought victory.
Some battles cannot be escaped and we too must use wisdom in timing our battles and choosing the right battlefield. Timing and location can make all the difference in who wins the victory.
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