Brook Besor

And David pursued, he and four hundred men; for two hundred stayed behind who were too exhausted to cross over the brook Besor. 1 Samuel 30:10

David was deeply distressed as the Amalekites took captives of his people including his wives, and the blame was on him of the defeat of the enemy. However, David strengthened himself in Jehovah his God, v.6. and selected 600 men to fight against his enemy, however, at Brook Besor 200 were too exhausted and stayed behind. Later the battle was won and David came to meet them at Brook Besor. But all the wicked and worthless men suggested that those who did not go to war would not enjoy the spoil of the victory v.22. But David's wise response was, "For as his share is he who goes down to the battle, so shall his share be who stays by the baggage; they shall share alike." v.24 

The Lord enlightened me in this portion of the word:

1. Trust the Lord, come what may: A very distressing background of defeat from the enemy and condemnation from his own people and the loss of his very dear wives; David trusted the Lord and strengthened himself in Jehovah, then inquired of the Lord if he should pursue after his enemy to which the Lord affirmed and he defeated his enemy and recovered all what were lost.

2. Not depending what one had: One third of his army were exhausted and stayed back at brook Besor, nevertheless, he continued pursuing his enemy trusting in God, and he won the victory and recovered all that was lost.

3. Compassionate, large hearted and righteous in the principle of the Body : David wisely distributed the spoil of the victory to all alike, to those who went for war and to those who stayed back at the brook Besor. For the victory was not only of those  who fought the battle but also of those who were a part of the army.