Strategy
The Horrors of a Civil War
Her second advance against the Benjamites was again fiercely checked as 18,000 of her warriors lay dead on the field of battle (vv. 24-25). Perhaps one reason the Lord permitted Israel to have these initial defeats was to bring then to a point of repentance. Now fasting and the offering of …
Paul & Silas Trust God’s Strategy
Paul and Silas traveled 100 miles from Philippi to Thessalonica. According to verse one they passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia but didn’t minister in those cities. Thessalonica was the capital of Macedonia, with a population of about 200,000. Paul’s master plan for missions was to …
The Defeat of Gideon’s Foes
The Israelites strategy unfolded as the 300 soldiers were divided into three companies (v. 16). Each warrior had a trumpet and a pitcher containing a lamp. When Gideon gave the signal, all acted at the same time (vv. 17-18). They blew the trumpets, shattered the pitchers, raised the lamps, and …
IllustrationAbraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas debate slavery
In 1858 Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas were engaged in debates in Illinois. After Lincoln’s strong presentation, Mr. Douglas debated that government could stand half slave and …
IllustrationThe psychiatrist instruction to a henpecked husband
A young husband was henpecked and was going to a psychiatrist about the problem. The doctor …
IllustrationStrategy for Long Term Results
According to Wikipedia, “A strategy is a long term plan of action designed to achieve a particular goal. Strategy is differentiated from tactics or immediate actions with resources at hand by its nature of being extensively premeditated, and often practically rehearsed." …