And he said, “If the Syrians are too strong for me, then you shall help me, but if the Ammonites are too strong for you, then I will help you. Be strong, and let us use our strength for our people and for the cities of our God, and may the Lord do what seems good to Him.” (I Chronicles 19: 12,13 ESV)
Ally
In warfare, it is good to have an ally. King David’s two commanders agreed to help each other, if needed, in Israel’s war against the Ammonites and the Syrians. Alone, each would have failed, but a trustworthy ally bolstered their confidence, and the battle was won.
Interestingly, we might deduce that since the Lord did what seemed good to Him… it seemed good to the Lord to use allies to help.
We might not be fighting dastardly Ammonites, and treacherous Syrians, but we do fight God’s enemies. And like David’s commanders, we look for allies.
The most reliable of all allies, the most helpful of all helpers, the most sure source of assistance is our sacrificial Lord, Christ Jesus.
In whatever area we need help, Jesus will not forsake us.
In whatever struggle we hurt, Jesus is with us.
In whatever battle we fight, Jesus is our ally.
No other ally is loving enough, strong enough, able enough, or willing enough.
Christians need an ally. And we have one.