"Now the war against the Philistines was severe all the days of Saul; and when Saul saw any mighty man or any valiant man, he attached him to his staff."-1 Samuel 14.52
Saul's reign was full of war, verse 47 says that he is fighting his enemies on every side. One particular enemy, the Philistines, prove to be a constant adversary, and Saul is always looking for good fighters. Whenever he would find a strong or noble warrior, he would recruit him into service. Saul never stopped looking for warriors, because he always needed them. Whenever he found a man with a good skill set, he brought him on board.
When it comes to building a team to take on the enemy we are never done recruiting. The war is only getting more intense, and we can never have too many warriors standing beside us. We must constantly be on the lookout for people with useful skills and noble hearts.
Men, if you are a leader, the value of a strong team cannot be underestimated. Are you always on the lookout for good men to add to your team? Are you working to train and develop those already on your team? If you aren't in a leadership role just yet, are you the type of man a leader would want on their team? Are you working to develop your skills to be fully effective? Are you a man of character and integrity?
Saul needed a strong army because he was surrounded by enemies. He saw talent and recruited it, and as he did, he came closer to victory.
Let us be men who are worthy and useful team members. Let us be leaders who don't try to go it alone, but always work to make our team stronger.
"Iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another."
To God alone be the Glory!
Strength and Honor
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