Breakthrough in 24 Hours

The wicked king of Ammon, King Nahash, whose name meant serpent, gathered an army and came against the Israelite town of Jabesh-Gilead. The people of Jabesh-Gilead requested peace and pleaded with Nahash to be his servants. Nahash agreed, but he also said that he would pluck out the right eyes of all the men as a disgrace to Israel. The people of Jabesh-Gilead told Nahash if they did not receive help in seven days, he could do just that.

Quickly, Jabesh-Gilead sent messengers to Saul, pleading for help. Saul had just been anointed king over Israel, and the Spirit of God came upon him when he heard the news. Saul became very angry, and the fear of God fell on the Israelites. They came together as one before Saul, a mighty army of 330,000 men. Saul sent messengers to Jabesh-Gilead, saying they would receive help by noontime the next day.

Dawn had scarcely arrived when King Saul attacked the Ammonites. The Ammonite army was so ravished, that not even two who escaped were left together. Help is on the way! God may not come when you want Him, but He is always on time. Have faith. God will give you a breakthrough in 24 hours!