When David and his men came to the city, behold, it was burned with fire; and their wives, their sons, and their daughters were taken captive. Then David and the people who were with him lifted up their voice and wept until they had no more power to weep. David's two wives were taken captive, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite. David was greatly distressed, for the people spoke of stoning him, because the souls of all the people were grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters; but David strengthened himself in Yahweh his God. 1 Samuel 30:3'6 WEB.David stood amidst the ashes of his burned city with tears running down his face. Though he had been anointed as king years ago, he had been running from his father-in-law Saul ever since. Then today, while the men were away, Amalekite raiders had burned their city and carried off their families and belongings. Some of his own men discussed stoning him.
It was a difficult time for David, but he strengthened himself in God. Within seventy-two hours, everything had changed. With God's help, David rescued their families and recovered all that had been taken (1 Samuel 30:18). King Saul died during a battle with the Philistines (1 Samuel 31:3), and they made David king over Judah (2 Samuel 2:4).
Though David was standing there in tears that day, his breakthrough was so close. Things that hadn't changed for years were only hours away. Yet, David didn't know this. He would have missed the greatest years of his life if he had given up and fallen on his sword.
It's 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 now than ever to see the promises of God fulfilled in your life.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, please 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 Christ, I pray. Amen!Note: For those following the Creation Photography weekly challenges, here is this week's theme from group leader, Dianna Wyles: Isaiah 11:6 "The wolf shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the young goat, and the calf and the lion and the fattened calf together; and a little child shall lead them." and Revelation 4:11 'Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they existed and were created.' ~ Just for fun our next themes for choice are 'Fur babies and so much more' or 'The Lord of all Formation' Show us what you love that God has created - Your fur babies, nature, your favorite coffee cup...what makes you appreciate that God is the true fabricator to all things? Our themes are always open wide for creative interpretation so let's have some expressively inspired fun! You are also encouraged to post anything else that inspires you as well. Have a terrific week everyone ~ God bless! Here is the link:
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A most timely word for me!!!!!!! Thank you, Pastor!
Yes, amen. Seen it happen throughout my lifetime. Thank you Pastor.
Amen Father
Amen!
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Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Amen!
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Amen. Heavenly Father, I Thank you for being my guide and my strength. You hold me up Lord. Amen
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I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me, Amen!
We love and worship you Jesus. Amen
Amen Good Morning Everyone
Amen!!
Amen thank you Father for all the times you have brought me through the fire and I didn't even smell like smoke,
Amen .Lord please give me a heart like David that will
trust You even in the face of adversity .amen
God Bless everyone. thanks Pastor Dion and Sylvia.
God's timing in reading this Word this morning, Pastor Dion! Thank you for the affirmation. Lord, help me to see past the problems and look to You for strength and direction. Thank you. In Jesus' name, Amen
I needed this lesson today. My break through will come in Jesus Name, Amen and Amen
Amen God
Yes please Lord Jesus, amen
Amen!
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In Lord Yeshua's name I ask this, Amen.
Amen and Amen, Give me strenght in my trials. I trust in you Lord.
Amen! This is such a powerful story! I can't imagine this happening to me as it is so scary, but David did the right thing. He turned to God and poured out his heart, and then he trusted God. God always comes through for us when we trust Him with all our heart to help us and make things right! God is so good!