Alan Fong
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Alan Fong
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Alan Fong
3 min read
The Sounds of a Going
Today's Verse:
And let it be, when thou hearest the sound of a going in the tops of the mulberry trees, that then thou shalt bestir thyself: for then shall the LORD go out before thee, to smite the host of the Philistines. ~2 Samuel 5:24
Have you ever stopped to listen to the sounds of wind blowing in the leaves of trees? Sometimes the sound is like the clapping of hands. Sometimes the sound is reminiscent of the ocean waves going back and forth. God best describes the sound of wind blowing through the trees as the sound of a going or the sound of marching. God told David that when he heard the sounds of a going in the top of the mulberry trees, he needed to bestir himself. This morning, let us give our hearts to catching the importance of listening to the sounds of a going.
We see an insurmountable challenge.
The Philistines were a race of giants that were intimidating in size, and they had spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim. Israel was outsized; Israel was outnumbered; Israel was overwhelmed. The Philistines came to challenge Israel to war. They had one goal in mind and that was to conquer and to overthrow Israel. Many times, we face challenges in life that are gigantic in size. We lack the resources, intelligence, means, wisdom, contacts, and ability to take these challenges on. These challenges come to us in the valleys of life and spread themselves out to show us how weak we are.
We see an insightful confidence.
David inquired of the Lord. David realized that he had a problem that was bigger than the means he had to meet it head on. He did the one thing every child of God can do when problems come: he prayed and asked God for help. He asked God for permission. He asked God for direction. He asked God for complete involvement. The first step in prayer is asking. Ask, and ye shall receive. Asking is not reserved to requesting a favor. Asking involves requesting counsel, comfort, and conquest. Even though David was king over an army, he exemplified great faith in asking God to help him. We must be careful to not allow our accomplishments, experiences, and limited insight to keep us from always relying on God for help.
We see an incredible capability.
God told David, "When thou hearest the sound of a going in the tops of the mulberry trees, that then thou shalt bestir thyself." David was to listen for the blowing of the wind in the tops of the trees and once he heard it, he was to be eager and decisive to go to battle. Faith is always preceded by obedience. David obeyed the Lord, and when he did, the Lord went before him and smote the Philistines with a great slaughter. David was so commanding in this conquest, the Philistines were driven back 10 miles north to Geba and 20 miles northwest to Gazer. Can you imagine how far back the enemy was pushed back? The conquest that God gave David was nothing short of the incredible power from God. The blowing of the wind speaks to us about the power of the Holy Spirit working in our lives. Just as on the Day of Pentecost when the sound of a mighty rushing wind filled the house the disciples were in and they were filled for the first time with the Holy Spirit, God wants us to tarry and to wait for the wind of the Spirit to fill and control our lives for every monumental event that God places before us. We cannot win any conquest in our power. Every victory is completely of the Lord. We must wait on Him to blow His winds of power and victory into our lives if we hope to conquer the challenges that come to us.
Too much of our effort is self-effort when it needs to be Spirit effort. Wait and listen for the sound of a going in the top of the trees. When you hear it, it is time to get into action and go forward.
Have a stirring God Morning!
Bible Reading Schedule: Jeremiah 23-25
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