2 Samuel 23 vs 11
These are the names of the mighty men whom David had: Josheb-basshebeth a Tahchemonite; he was chief of the three.[e] He wielded his spear[f] against eight hundred whom he killed at one time.
And next to him among the three mighty men was Eleazar the son of Dodo, son of Ahohi. He was with David when they defied the Philistines who were gathered there for battle, and the men of Israel withdrew. 10 He rose and struck down the Philistines until his hand was weary, and his hand clung to the sword. And the Lord brought about a great victory that day, and the men returned after him only to strip the slain.
And next to him was Shammah, the son of Agee the Hararite. The Philistines gathered together at Lehi,[g] where there was a plot of ground full of lentils, and the men fled from the Philistines. 12 But he took his stand in the midst of the plot and
Lentils are grouped with beans and peas as part of the legume family because, like all legumes, they grow in pods. Lentils are high in protein and fiber and low in fat, which makes them a healthy substitute for meat. They’re also packed with folate, iron, phosphorus, potassium and fiber.
To keep the blessing, you need:
- daily observance of quiet time every morning,
- daily special time for deep communion with God,
- quiet meditation on the word of God,
- regular worship with the people of God,
- regular worship with the people of God,
- a conscious daily walk with the Lord,
- a conscious daily walk with the Lord,
- constant practice of taking every problem to God in prayer.
Micah 7:8 – Rejoice not against me, oh my enemy: When I fall I shall rise; when I sit in darkness, the Lord shall be a light unto me.
Apostle Paul when under persecution and tribulations says : Rom 5:3;4 We rejoice in hope of the glory of God and also glory in tribulations.
Proverbs 24:16
For though a righteous man falls seven times, he rise again, but the wicked are brought down by calamity.