Day 108

1 Samuel 26-29; 1 Chronicles 12:1-7,19; Psalm 56.  “Battle Lines”

The Philistines, David, and Saul, had all geared up for war.  David was fighting guerrilla warfare style with the brutal tribes of Geshurites, Girzites and Amalekites.  The Philistines entered battle fiercely with enormous numbers (28:5).  Saul seemed uncertain and consulted a medium from Endor to offer consultation concerning the war.
The history of war describes numerous strategies and techniques: Frontal assaults, ambushes, offensive, defensive, short range, long range, etc.
The word “battle” occurs several hundred times in Scripture.  In contrast to the more common physical encounters, many times the word is descriptive of spiritual battles.  
How do you enter your battles?  Are you geared up and ready, or doubtful and uncertain?  What are your tactics?  How prepared are you for the battles the world and Satan will throw your way?
The Apostle Paul gives us a few tactical tips to prepare us.  He tells us to be armed with the armor of God—truth, righteousness, sharing Good News, faith, salvation, and the Word of God (Eph. 6:13), and with the instruction of the Word and godly direction (1 Tim. 1:18).

General Questions for each day:
Summarize the day’s Bible passage in your own words.
What thoughts, actions, attitudes or beliefs are addressed in the passage?
How is the Holy Spirit leading you to apply this passage to your life today?