Know What is in the Will
Jonathan said to the young man who carried his armor, “Come, let us go over to the garrison of these uncircumcised. It may be that the Lord will work for us, for nothing can hinder the Lord from saving by many or by few.” 1 Samuel 14:6 (ESV)
I love how our God moves. He doesn’t need a massive army—just a willing heart full of faith in Him.
In this passage, Israel was at war with the Philistines. Jonathan was with his father Saul, the king of Israel, and the rest of the army. The entire camp was stationed at Migron, on the outskirts of Gibeah. While everyone else was waiting for the next command, Jonathan decided to act in faith.
He was so confident in who God is that he knew victory was certain. Jonathan wasn’t afraid to step out and reveal himself to the enemy because he trusted God to deliver them. Before he moved, he made this bold declaration of faith to his armor-bearer: “Nothing can hinder the Lord from saving, whether by many or by few.”
Jonathan’s courage reminds me of David when he faced Goliath. When David heard Goliath mocking the Lord, he said, “Who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living God?” (1 Samuel 17:26). Both Jonathan and David understood the power of the God who was on their side. While others focused on the size of the enemy, they fixed their eyes on the greatness of God and His promises.
A few Sundays ago, one of our pastors preached a message called “Read the Will.” The main point was this: If you know what’s in the will, you’ll know what belongs to you—and you can stand confidently no matter what you face.
Two verses from that message deeply resonated with me:
“Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you will revive me; you will stretch out your hand against the wrath of my enemies, and your right hand will save me. The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me.”
—Psalm 138:7–8
In these verses, we see God’s will clearly expressed through four promises: He will revive, protect, save, and fulfill His purpose for our lives. When we know the Lord’s will, we can stand boldly—just like David and Jonathan—and witness God’s hand move in our lives.
God’s will is His covenant: a sacred, unconditional commitment initiated by Him—unchanging and irrevocable.
Key Takeaways
You have the advantage because God is on your side.
You must read and understand the will that God has written concerning you.
God’s covenant is irrevocable!
Affirmations: Matthew 10:20; Luke 24:32; Ephesians 6:19; Isaiah 55:11
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