It is clear from the account of David’s mighty men that David had inspired a generation of men after his example. David had lived by faith and had experienced some remarkable victories in God’s strength. So now we see his men walking the path that he had trodden down first. David’s example had proven that trust in God is a greater force than a whole army and here we see individuals stepping out and proving this to be the case. In each case described here the valour of the individuals does not come from their own strength. Their valour was their willingness to step out in faith and take on what would otherwise be impossible. It was not strength, so much as willingness that made these men what they were. They were willing to step out in faith, and as a result, they saw amazing victories. You too can walk in God’s mighty strength. It requires no inherent ability in yourself, just a willingness to trust and obey God. When we do this, we will see God do things we would never have imagined possible. Each of these mighty men chose to live out their faith adventurously. They were experimenting with the possibilities. They wanted to experience what was possible in God and, because they were willing, they saw more than they would have ever expected. Each victory described here is an invitation to us to live adventurously in our faith. Don’t live to be safe. Live to experience the fullness of what God can do through those who are willing to be used by him.
Can you think of a way that you can step out in faith?
Read 2 Samuel 23:8-39
