Day 6 - Mighty Men's Qualities

Then three of the thirty chief men went down at harvest time and came to David at the cave of Adullam. And the troop of Philistines encamped in the Valley of Rephaim. David was then in the stronghold, and the garrison of the Philistines was then in Bethlehem. And David said with longing, “Oh, that someone would give me a drink of the water from the well of Bethlehem, which is by the gate!”
So the three mighty men broke through the camp of the Philistines, drew water from the well of Bethlehem that was by the gate, and took it and brought it to David. Nevertheless he would not drink it, but poured it out to the LORD. And he said, “Far be it from me, O LORD, that I should do this! Is this not the blood of the men who went in jeopardy of their lives?” Therefore he would not drink it.

-2 Samuel 23:13-17-

There are many qualities to becoming a MIGHTY MAN, but there are two that can be discovered from this event: Courage and Loyalty.

Courage

So the three mighty men broke through the camp of the Philistines,
drew water from the well of Bethlehem that was by the gate,
and took it and brought it to David.

These three crazy men sure did know what they were doing for a cup of water. I am encouraged by their courageous move of breaking the Philistine garrison. They were full of faith, determination, and muscle, I bet =D

Loyalty

"...Is this not the blood of the men
who went in jeopardy of their lives?”
Therefore he would not drink it.

I don't know what David was thinking when he said, "hmm... I'm thirsty... I wonder who would go to Bethlehem, where I was born, and get me some water... and by the way, a garrison of Philistines is there." David was testing the loyalty of his men, and surely three stood out of the bubble and risked their lives because they are loyal to David.

I really enjoy reading about David's mighty men because I can always depict the storyline and the words would become vivid pictures in my head! I want to be a Mighty Man for Jesus. I want my name to be remembered because I go into the enemy's camp to get a cup of water for my King, and conveniently, risking my life to kill the enemy (and win, of course).

Johnny

ps. some pictures from LOVE TENT Cal State Long Beach. I love their set-up: simple. The Lord is on the move =D I beleive that Long Beach will see a greater measure of who Jesus is!