David knew that God called him and established him firmly as king over Israel. He also recognized that God exalted David’s kingdom so that David could be a channel of God’s blessing to his people. In Jerusalem, God increased David’s offspring along with his kingdom.

As God worked powerfully in David’s life and kingdom, the devil also got to work. The Philistines came to attack David, who prayed to God and followed God’s strategy. God blessed David’s humble dependance on God and gave him victories. At the battle of Baal Perazim, David defeated the Philistines with a crushing force.

At the first victory, David was still humble and wise enough to wait on God before the second battle. David was always victorious because he always sought and obeyed God. This time, God directed David differently, even though he was against the same enemy. He was to wait for God’s sign in front of the poplar trees. At the signal, David and his army rushed forward to victory. David obeyed God and defeated the enemy again. In spiritual warfare, we are to follow the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
Application: Lord, help me to grow to be a channel of your blessing for others.
One Word: God’s blessing through prayers