Mighty Men: They Had Rank (1 of 5)

I’ve been absolutely seized by what God’s teaching me through 2 Samuel 23 and wanted to share what I’ve been pondering because I think it’s applicable for so many in a variety of ways.

In 2 Samuel 23:8-39 we have a list of some the baddest warrior men ever compiled in one place.  Not only is this an account of David’s mighty men but it serves to teach us a lot about leadership whether you’re leading a fortune 500 company or wrangling kids at home.  I don’t care who you are or what you do, we all need a few mighty people around us.

The first that struck me is that even among David’s most mighty warriors, his elite three… there was a leader.  Among three men who were unrivaled warriors and leaders there was one, a leader among leader.  Even among the mighty men They Had Rank.

Josheb-basshebeth was the man!  With a spear he alone wiped out a small army in a day (2 Sam 23:8).  This was THE guy who had David’s back in war and we can see why.  So, who has your back?

If you’re married it better be your spouse.  When everything else seems to be crashing down on you he/she is the one you want to go back-to-back with when the enemy seems to be pressing in.  If you’re single who do you know has your best interest in mind, will go the distance with you and you know will be there when everyone else may tend to fade away?

Who is the one?  In this day and age our relationships are either altogether nonexistent or so varied and many there’s no real substance to any one of them.  It’s good to have acquaintances, a good group of friends or even a few that are real close… but who is the one.

Even among David’s mighty men… they had rank… there was one.

walk on,

Pastor Andrew