1 Samuel 22:1-2 “David therefore departed thence, and escaped to the cave Adullam, and when his brethren and all his father’s house heard it, they went down thither to him. And every one that was in distress, and everyone that as in debt and everyone that was discontented gathered themselves to him, and he became a captain over them, and there were with him about 400 men”
When David was being pursued by his enemy Saul who was trying to kill him, he went to a cave and 400 men came with him. Some refer to this as David’s “3-D Army” because they were distressed, in debt, and discontented. How would you like to lead this group?!
So how did David take his men from being a “3-D Army” to what 2 Samuel 23:8 calls David’s “mighty men”? Worship. David was a worshipper. He wrote Psalm 3 as he was being pursued by his enemies. David led by the Spirit of God. He brought all of his troubles to God. He sought God’s wisdom in battle. He did things God’s way. As a result, his men became like him.
You have the same influence in the lives of people that God has called you to lead as a mom, dad, coach, business owner, minister, teacher, project manager. They may start out as a “3-D Army” but through the power of prayer, worship, practicing God’s presence, and being a godly example, the people you lead will soon be “mighty men” and do great exploits.
