1 Chron. 12:39-40 And they were there with David three days, eating and drinking, for their brethren had prepared for them. Moreover those who were near to them, from as far away as Issachar and Zebulun and Naphtali, were bringing food on donkeys and camels, on mules and oxen–provisions of flour and cakes of figs and cakes of raisins, wine and oil and oxen and sheep abundantly, for there was joy in Israel.
While the mighty men of David were warriors and could fight with the best of them — they also took time to relax and feast with King David.
There are times when we simply need to take a break from warfare and learn to eat and feast with the Lord! It’s during those times that we can be revitalized for the next battle!
Even the strongest warriors needed to take a rest — let’s take a cue from David’s Mighty Men — rest … enjoy Shabbat … and your weekend … while you feast with the Lord!
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