BENAIAH – I GOT THIS

BENAIAH – I GOT THIS

UNSUNG HEROES – Part 5

Vernon Zook   October 27, 2024

“Benaiah son of Jehoiada was a valiant fighter from Kabzeel, who performed great exploits. He struck down two of Moab’s best men. He also chased down a lion, on a snowy day, into a pit, and killed it.  And he struck down a huge Egyptian. Although the Egyptian had a spear in his hand, Benaiah went against him with a club. He snatched the spear from the Egyptian’s hand and killed him with his own spear.  Such were the exploits of Benaiah son of Jehoiada; he too was as famous as the three mighty men.  He was held in greater honor than any of the Thirty, but he was not included among the Three. And David put him in charge of his bodyguard.”  –2 Samuel 23:20-23 (NLT)

 Benaiah’s Resume:

1. Benaiah was in charge of David’s guard.
2. Benaiah commanded David’s mercenary forces.
3. Benaiah killed a lion on a snowy day after chasing it into a pit.
4. Benaiah killed two Moabite heroes – “strong as lions”.
5. Benaiah killed an Egyptian giant – 7+ ft tall.
6. Benaiah makes Solomon king.
7. Benaiah becomes Solomon’s general.

1. Benaiah made the most of .

“I know all the things you do, and I have opened a door for you that no one can close. You have little strength, yet you obeyed my word and did not deny me.”   –Revelation 3:8 (NLT) 

2. Benaiah never from a challenge.

“My friends, be glad, even if you have a lot of trouble. You know that you learn to endure by having your faith tested. But you must learn to endure everything, so that you will be completely mature and not lacking in anything.”  –James 1:2-4 (CEV)

3. Benaiah used the that God gave him.

“A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.” –Ephesians 6:10 (NLT)

“So to keep me from becoming proud, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger from Satan to torment me and keep me from becoming proud. Three different times I begged the Lord to take it away. Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me…For when I am weak, then I am strong.” –2 Corinthians 12:7-10 (NLT)

“Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong.”  –1 Corinthians 16:13 (NLT)