Read 2 Samuel 5:22-25 – Then the Philistines went up once again and deployed themselves in the Valley of Rephaim. Therefore David inquired of the Lord, and He said, “You shall not go up; circle around behind them, and come upon them in front of the mulberry trees. And it shall be, when you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the mulberry trees, then you shall advance quickly. For then the Lord will go out before you to strike the camp of the Philistines.” And David did so, as the Lord commanded him; and he drove back the Philistines from Geba as far as Gezer. (NKJV)
It’s hard to imagine the intensity of this moment—waiting for the trees to rustle before rushing into battle. David and his men are poised and ready, anticipating a sound that signals God’s presence—a sound! Of course, God’s advice is to wait for His signal or the sign He will give to Israel’s king. I wonder how many western leaders would wait. How easy is it for us, in our desire to achieve, to wait for God to signal us into battle? Like David, each of us must learn to wait for that sign. It’s a lesson even the Biblical leaders had to learn again and again. Never forget that being a follower of Christ means you are letting Him lead you. He’s not along for your ride, but has promised to guide you into His truth and help you find the life you were meant to live—one He has chosen for you. If you can’t wait on God, where are you going without Him?
– Dr. Mike Clarensau serves as Senior Director of the Healthy Church Network of the Assemblies of God.
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