Doing Our Part, Leaving the Rest to God

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Verses: 2 Samuel 10:11-12, "And he said, 'If the Syrians are too strong for me, then you shall help me; but if the people of Ammon are too strong for you, then I will help you. Be of good courage, and let us play the man for our people and for the cities of our God. And may the Lord do what seems good to him.'"

In the midst of a daunting battle, Joab's words to his brother Abishai offer a profound lesson for us today. As they prepared to face the allied forces of Ammon and Aram, Joab's counsel was not to worry about the outcome, but to focus on doing their part to the best of their ability. He encouraged his brother to be brave, to fight valiantly, and to trust that God would do what seemed good to Him.

This passage teaches us a valuable principle about our relationship with God. As we navigate the challenges of life, it's easy to get caught up in worries about the future and concerns about the outcome. But Joab's words remind us that our responsibility is to do our part, to the best of our ability, and to leave the rest to God.

This doesn't mean that we sit back and do nothing, waiting for God to do everything. Rather, it means that we take action, we work hard, and we trust that God will guide and direct us. We focus on being faithful in our part, and we leave the results to God.

As we reflect on this passage, let's ask ourselves: Are we trying to control the outcome of our circumstances, or are we trusting God to do what seems good to Him? Are we doing our part, to the best of our ability, and leaving the rest to God?

As we look to the future, may we remember Joab's words and may we be encouraged to do our part, to be brave, and to trust that God will do what seems good to Him.

Prayer:

Dear Heavenly Father, help us to remember that our responsibility is to do our part, to the best of our ability, and to leave the rest to you. Give us the courage to be brave, to trust in your goodness, and to rely on your guidance. May we be faithful in our part, and may you do what seems good to you. Amen.

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