The Isrealites were about to go into war with their brothers the Benjaminites because of the terrible atrocity committed in the tribe. (Judges 19) But before they did that they asked for God's approval. God gave them the go ahead but surprisingly they lost the battle against the Benjaminites. Twice God told them to battle and twice they lost gallantly to the Benjaminites. Totally devastated each time they lose a battle they come back to God and God continued giving them d go ahead to battle until the 3rd day. But why did God continue giving the Israelites the go ahead to battle with the tribe of Benjamin and they continue to loose d battle. Is d fact dat God gave them a go ahead not enough for them to win? I guess it is not enough.
But something happened on the 3rd day. The Israelites did something different that day. THEY STRATEGIZED. What does it mean to strategize? It means to map out a plan of action to achieve a desired result. They must have thought that though God has promised them victory they also have a part to play. Even with their strategy it looks as if they were losing. The Benjaminites have started rejoicing that they will wipe them again like before. But after a while the game changed. The Israelite started defeating their enemies. That was how they finally won the battle using God's promises and their strategy.
Brethren in the same vein God has promised us Victory in this battle of life through Jesus Christ His son, . Why are we still experiencing defeat? Why does it look like our enemy the devil is having the upper hand? Could it be because of our lack of strategy? Are you failing in that business because you lack a plan? Before God, your plan is as important as His promises. Both of them must go paripersu before we can be truly victorious. Map a plan for your success today. You already have His go ahead. As I minister to you, I minister to myself. We will succeed ijn. Amen.
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