Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *(25th March, 2024)*

by Sunday Akanni

TOPIC: Be Courageous To Kill Your Lions

‭‭II Samuel 23:20 NKJV‬‬

Benaiah was the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man from Kabzeel, who had done many deeds. He had killed two lion-like heroes of Moab. He also had gone down and killed a lion in the midst of a pit on a snowy day.

*Message*

David was a very mighty man, and it is a highly reputable achievement to make the list of "King David's mighty men". Benaiah was able to emerge into this sacred rank, and we could see that a fundamental factor to becoming one of David's mighty men was the possession of great courage, and not just skills or strength or gifts.

Lions have mastered the skill of paralyzing their prey with fear before striking the first blow. But the man Benaiah confronted his fears and courageously defeated his lions.

*Every one of us finds ourselves in spots that aim to paralyze our beliefs and convictions with fear. But the greatest courage is showing courage in the face of fear. As believers, after receiving divine inspirations and words from the Lord that ignited faith in us, as we make attempts to take those steps of faith, the enemy will usually send Lions of fear our way.*

The absence of courage is why many people are living in stagnation, despite the faith flow they are constantly exposed to. You must be courageous and decide to beat the fears hindering you from becoming all that the Lord has destined you to be.

*When you are faced with unpleasant circumstances, like Benaiah, be a warrior and not a worrier, as you stand upon God's word to claim the victory already won for you in Christ Jesus.*


*Prayers*
Ask the LORD for grace and strength to always courageously pull down the strongholds of fear hindering you from fulfiling destiny.

*Further Reading*
Psalms 56:3‬‬
Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You.

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