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Seventy Two Hours
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And when David and his men came to the city, they found it burned with fire, and their wives and sons and daughters taken captive. Then David and the people who were with him raised their voices and wept until they had no more strength to weep. 1 Samuel 30:2 ESV
David stood amidst the burned ashes of his city with tears running down his face. Though he was anointed as king years ago, he had been running from Saul ever since. Now while the men were away, Amalekites had burned the city and carried off all of their wives and children. His own men were talking of stoning him to death. This was a difficult time for David. One that would break most men, but he strengthened himself in God (1 Sam 30:6).
In seventy-two hours, everything changed (2 Sam 1:2). With God's help, David rescued their families and recovered all (1 Sam 30:18). Saul died during a battle with the Philistines (1 Sam 31:3). They made David king over Judah (2 Sam 2:4). The breakthrough was so close and things that had not changed for years, were now only hours away. David did not know this and if he had given up and fallen on his sword, he would have missed the greatest years of his life.
It is always darkest right before the breakthrough. The battle can become so intense that you want to quit, but hang on. A lot can change in seventy-two hours. You are closer than ever to seeing the promises of God fulfilled in your life.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, give me a heart like David that will trust You even in the face of adversity. Strengthen me Lord and help me to see past the problem, in the name of Jesus I pray.
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Amen. My trust and faith is in the Lord. Amen
Amen Father I put my trust in You only
Amen Father I know for a fact this was meant for me in my life at this exact moment in time and all I have gone through has been my testimony thank you Jesus from the bottom of my heart you are my Lord and Savior!!and thank you pastor Dion for another heart felt devotional you've been doing this for years and it's bringing sinners to Jesus you are a mighty Man for God! And I could never thank you enough.
Amen brother.
Amen! Thank You Lord!
Lord, I trust You, and have faith in You. Help us all to hang on a little while longer during this crisis. Give us all your strength to keep going one day at a time. In Jesus Name, Amen.
Jesus give us stgrenth to live our lives for your glory. Amen
Amen
Heavenly Father, give me a heart like David that will trust You even in the face of adversity. Strengthen me Lord and help me to see past the problem, in the name of Jesus I pray. Amen.
Heavenly Father I've trusted in You all my life, I need Your presence every day. Give me the strength to keep going through what I have in front of me, lead me and I will follow Your designs. In the name of Your Son Jesus I pray, Amen. The love of the Lord is always at hand, praise to You oh Lord.
Excellent devotional Pastor, God bless you and Sylvia.
Amen! Thank you Lord for being not only my savior but my safe place and holding me and helping me all my life.
Amen!! Alleluia!! Amen!!
We trust You Jesus, Amen!
Amen the breakthrough is coming we will see the salvation of the Lord.
Amen
Amen! Give me a heart like David that will trust You even in the face of adversity. Thanks for the encouraging word, Pastor Dion -- such a tremendous blessing!
Amen!
Yes Lord, amen
Thank You My Lord, Amen
Amen
Thank you for such an encouraging word. Please God make it happen. Amen
Amen!
In Jesus name Amen.
Praise the name of Jesus for He is worthy to be praised. All honor and praise to Jesus my Lord and King!! We are not alone, God is always with us and He is for us, and if God is for us than who can be against us? God is our help in times of trouble, He will deliver us from all our shame and suffering now and forever!
Amen. Victory belong to Jesus
All praise and glory to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! We had a huge lump-sum payment coming up and no way to pay it. After reading this devotional I prayed and a peace came over me and in 72 hours all was resolved. Just like that the good Lord helped us. Thank you so much Pastor Dion for being the instrument of God's hope, love and peace. Blessings to you.