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.When David and his men returned home, they found their village had been burned to the ground. Their families and belongings had been taken away by Amalekite raiders. The men with David were so upset they considered stoning him. Yet, when everyone turned against him, David encouraged himself in the Lord his God. David regained his strength by focusing on the Lord for a while. Within seventy-two hours, David recovered all.
There are times when God allows us to go through things instead of around them. I don't claim to know why, but when we come out of the other side, we are better, stronger people, and we have a testimony to go with it. My Dad grew up during the Great Depression, and there is hardly a generation that turned out better. Hard times make strong people that don't begin to whine when the slightest thing goes wrong.
When times get hard, stay close to God, and it will work out for the best. Later, you will look back and see that you are still here no matter what you have been through, for our God can turn the bad into good. If you act like David, stick to God, think positive thoughts, and believe His word, you will recover all you've lost and then some.
Today, if you feel down and defeated, and it seems like the world has turned against you, there is still hope. For God is more than enough. The Lord can sustain you, and when He is for you, who can stand against you? As He becomes bigger in your life, your problems will become smaller. Rekindle that flame within you by recalling what God has already done in your life. He is still the God that created the universe. Build yourself up in the Lord, and you will come through this just as David.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, please draw my heart to You like never before. Put a new fire within me, and fill me with Your zeal. Fire me up, God! Help me shake off the things that hold me back, focus on You, and become steadfast. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!Note: Happy Sunday! All are invited to join us this morning for our RHM Live Online church service. This is a special time of worship, prayer, fellowship and an inspiring message. All are welcome! Here is the link to join:
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Yes, amen Lord.
In Jesus Name Amen!
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Amen Lord. Father this is the cry of my heart.. heal me, restore me for Your namesake. Thank you Father for this day... and for the life You have given me.
The stories of David are such encouragements! Thanks for sharing this one today, Pastor Dion. Fire me up, God! Help me shake off the things that hold me back. Keep my focus on steadfastly on You. Amen
Amen Good Morning Everyone Have A Blessed Sunday
AMEN and AMEN, Pastor, how fitting for today, thank you!! As David stengtheneth himself so here I'm strengthen myself in the Lord!!! Who am I, just plain old me, nothing compared to David, annointed by the Lord to be King, who slew Goliath with the Lord's help, but it is the Lord's spirit that lifts me up and keeps me going, He is my strength and shield!! (h5)
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God sustain us in these trying times. In the name of Jesus Amen
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Amen!! Another fantastic devotion today! I look forward to reading these every day. I am a little behind on reading these because I have had a lot going on lately but I love them. They are always uplifting and thought provoking. It is true, God loves us so much, He even sent His only son to die in our place. There is no greater love then that!!! God sees us and he hears our prayers and our cries. He lets us go through trials to test us and cleanse us from sin. I cant begin to understand the pain that David went through when His family was taken from him but he trusted God and he got his wives and children back all unharmed. May we all learn to trust in Yaweh, God almighty, the way that King David did, After all God said that King David had a heart after God's own heart. I too want to have a heart after Gods own heart. When we seek God He hears us pleas and he will respond to our cries!!!