RE: Ecclesiastes 9:13-18
Unified wisdom is an army’s strength, but if there is a gap the weapon is greatly weakened and the army becomes ineffective.
RE: Proverbs 20:18
All ranks and positions of the army are necessary as well as unification. All must be informed and all must be ready to perform their task at hand - in season and out of season. The Commander-in-Chief must be supported and listened to. There is no place for rebellion but every place for intercession for your leader(s). If he (they) fall, you fall and God’s purpose is delayed. The greatest wisdom is to LET God be all that God is - without boundary - knowing His vision and making it yours. From that position warring becomes wise, not ignorant and malicious.
RE: Joel 2:21-32
Never for a moment has God’s sovereign Hand been lifted from His people. Trials, tribulation and suffering were/are all necessary to train us up, to prepare us for the mighty battles to come. The desert may have been our home for many a year but the land flowing with milk and honey is awaiting our arrival. God’s blessings, love and compassion will wipe away our tears and replace our sorrows with an incomprehensible joy. That time is still in our future but it can also be our hope here and now. God will not fail His people. His people are known by His Name; they identify with His Name ; they obey His commands; they trust in His unwavering love; they persevere under His wise counsel until the race is complete. THEY HAVE NO FEAR!!!
We are His people and His word will be carried out!!!