6 Jonathan said to his YOUNG armour-bearer, ‘Come, let’s go over to the outpost of those uncircumcised fellows. Perhaps the Lord will act on our behalf. NOTHING CAN HINDER THE LORD FROM SAVING , WHETHER BY MANY OR BY FEW.’ 1 Samuel 14
Jonathan, son of King Saul, DECIDED to go over to the Philistine outpost at the Pass of Michmash. Saul was staying at the outskirts of Gibeah, but Jonathan DECIDED to go out to the enemy and face them. Then we have this powerful statement, ‘Nothing (absolutely nothing) can hinder the Lord from saving, whether by many or by FEW’. God often looks for one or two faithful ones to do his bidding and open the way for many others into the victory. We should never be downcast by small numbers, God is well able to give us the victory we need.
It’s interesting that Jonathan chose his YOUNG armour-bearer to accompany him on his mission. The YOUNG are often more ready to step up and face risk and uncertainty because they carry less baggage than older people. Jonathan didn’t announce his intention to the whole camp and have a committee meeting about it. He told his young friend and they stepped out together, but Jonathan was looking for the Lord’s helping hand throughout their venture.
8 Jonathan said, ‘Come on, then; we will cross over towards them and let them see us. … 10 But if they say, “Come up to us,” we will climb up, because that will be our sign that the Lord has given them into our hands.’
12 The men of the outpost shouted to Jonathan and his armour-bearer, ‘Come up to us and we’ll teach you a lesson.’
So Jonathan said to his armour-bearer, ‘Climb up after me; THE LORD HAS GIVEN THEM INTO THE HAND OF ISRAEL.’ 1 Samuel 14
Jonathan wasn’t doing this to make a name for himself, for he said, ‘the Lord has given them to Israel’. One man of courage stepped out to face the enemy of his people and God was able to use his bravery and his young supporter to route the enemy. God needs bold people, people of faith in these days to step up against the enemy. He can still use them to achieve great victories and drive back the enemy in every area of society. God may be calling some of us to stand for Him in these days, age and status are no barrier to our God.
May the Lord bless and keep you today. Immanuel, God is with us.