Stand your ground with Shammah

27/10/2025 22 min Temporada 10 Episodio 6
Stand your ground with Shammah

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🧔🏻‍♂️ Episode Summary: In this episode, Dave and Dante dive into the brief but bold story of Shammah, one of David's mighty men, found in 2 Samuel 23:11–12. Though only given two verses in the Bible, Shammah's example of standing firm when everyone else fled offers a powerful challenge to Christian men today. This is a call to faithfulness over fame, courage over compromise, and obedience over outcomes. Dave and Dante break down what it means to identify your "field" — your calling, your responsibilities, your God-given territory — and stand your ground when the enemy tries to take it. 🔑 Key Takeaways:     •    Every man has a field — marriage, fatherhood, ministry, work, or personal integrity — and the enemy always wants to steal it.     •    Shammah stood alone, but he didn't stand in his own strength. "The Lord worked a great victory." (2 Samuel 23:12)     •    Faithfulness in small things is not overlooked by God.     •    Standing firm is the mark of mature manhood.     •    Victory belongs to God, but obedience belongs to us. 📖 Scripture Referenced:     •    2 Samuel 23:11–12 – Shammah stands in the lentil field     •    1 Corinthians 16:13 – "Act like men" and stand firm     •    Luke 16:10 – Faithful in little = faithful in much     •    Ephesians 6:13 – The armor of God and standing firm     •    Exodus 14:14 – The Lord fights for you     •    Galatians 6:9 – Don't grow weary in doing good 🛠️ Practical Application:     1    Identify your "field" – Where has God called you to be faithful right now?     2    Stand your ground – What distractions or spiritual attacks are tempting you to walk away?     3    Trust God for the results – He brings the victory when we stay obedient. 🧠 Discussion Questions:     1    What "field" has God given you that you might be tempted to abandon?     2    Where have you seen God fight on your behalf when you chose to stand firm?     3    How do we encourage other men to hold the line when culture tells them to give up? 📲 Connect with Legacy Dads:     •    💻 Website: www.legacydads.org     •    📸 Instagram: @legacy_dads (https://instagram.com/legacy_dads)     •    🐦 Twitter/X: @Legacy_Dads (https://twitter.com/Legacy_Dads)     •    📬 Email us: [email protected] or [email protected] 🔔 Subscribe & Review: If today's episode challenged or encouraged you, share it with a friend and leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform. It helps other men find biblical truth in a world full of noise. For more about Legacy Dads, click here: Legacy Dads Website Legacy Dads Facebook Group: Legacy Dads Facebook Legacy Dads Instagram: Legacy Dads IG