Do you have an Eleazar?
"Next in rank among the Three was Eleazar son of Dodai,[d] a descendant of Ahoah. 13 He was with David in the battle against the Philistines at Pas-dammim. The battle took place in a field full of barley, and the Israelite army fled. 14 But Eleazar and David[e] held their ground in the middle of the field and beat back the Philistines. So the Lord saved them by giving them a great victory." 1 Chronicles 11: 12-14
David was very fortunate to have a man like Eleazar in his life. One of the greatest blessings as a leader is to have someone who will be with you in the battle! There are many people who will come into your life for a season and they will be a blessing in their own way. True friendships are not tested in the good times. You may never really know who is with you until you get into a real battle. Isn't it amazing how many people feel led to move on and move out of your life when you go through a battle or a time of real testing?
Eleazar found a high ranking in the leadership chain of David's army because he was with David in the battle. Our leadership ranking may not change because of our education, our ability, our talents, nor our reputation, but if we will master faithfulness and committment through the tough times we will ascend to levels of leadership that we may have never thought possible. I want to be an Eleazar for someone and I want to be surrounded by some Eleazars in my own life. Do you have an Eleazar? Tell me about him or her.
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Joel,
By far you have been my Eleazar in life. I admire and appreciate you more than you'll know. Thanks for all you do, you are a fantastic pastor, leader, friend and husband. Love you!
How true!! If a man can say he has 5 true friends in a life time he can count himself blessed. I am lucky enough to have 5 guys that I know no matter how bad it gets they're there, however, none compare to the friend GOD gave me. Even when I running from GOD, he knew the desire of my heart and placed her directly in my path. I wasn't even looking but I knew it when I saw her,"there is something about this one". Sixteen years later and to many battles to count, she is still by my side. I won't say she is always impressed with me but I sure am pleased with her!!