Training for Battle

Now, these were the men who came to David at Ziklag while he was still a fugitive from Saul the son of Kish; and they were among the mighty men, helpers in the war, armed with bows, using both the right hand and the left in hurling stones and shooting arrows with the bow. They were of Benjamin, Saul's brethren. (1 Chronicles 12:1-2)

One of the chief characteristics of the men who followed David was their ability to war. They learned how to battle with both the right hand and the left hand for hurling stones.

If you have ever thrown a ball, you know that you can aim effectively with your dominant hand; but try it with the opposite hand; it's far more difficult to throw accurately. But the men that followed David learned to throw with both arms effectively! It must have taken months of training to develop such skills.

We also learn to war, not in the flesh, but in the Spirit. We must train to use our spiritual weapons and to use them accurately. The word of God is a sharp sword when used with skill and spiritual authority.

Who through faith subdued kingdoms, worked righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions. (Hebrews 11:33)

The right scripture for a situation can bring tremendous healing and deliverance. However, we must know the word and walk in the spirit to be able to use it in warfare.

To be effective prayer warriors, we need to train our minds and will to concentrate so that our prayers become like lasers for breaking through in the spirit. In this day and age, Lord Jesus is calling us to spiritual battle, and our training is critical for success and victory.

We must know the word and use it skillfully, and we must learn to concentrate in prayer for the spiritual objectives to which we are called. Let's be inspired by David's mighty men, training diligently to take aim in our battle with the forces of darkness!

Blessed be the LORD my Rock, who trains my hands for war and my fingers for battle.