#soap # 2 Samuel 23 ## Title: Worst Case Scenario? ## Scripture: (2 Samuel 23:20) “Benaiah son of Jehoiada was a brave warrior from Kabzeel who performed great exploits. He struck down the two sons of Ariel of Moab. He also went down and killed a lion in a cistern on a snowy day.” (NET) ## Observation: Because this chapter is full of great exploits, we can easily read right past what this guy did. He somehow ended up in a pit, with a lion, on a snowy day. On top of all his troubles, it was cold. Have you ever been in what some might call a “no win” or worst case scenario? This sounds a lot like that, but this guy did it. When we follow God, we are not always going to have smooth sailing. Bad days will come and difficulties will arise. There may be many “worst case scenarios” waiting for us. However, God will be with us through it all. Don’t give up. If you are in a “worst case scenario,” remember that nothing is too big for God. If He can get Benaiah out of that mess, He can help you too. ## Application: Trust the Lord, not your view of the situation. Move forward, one step at a time. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for being more than enough.