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Posted by Dion Todd July 4th, 2021 6,285 Views 0 Comments
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 30:6 WEB.
David was distressed. When they had returned to their village earlier, they found it burned to the ground. All of their wives, children, and belongings had been taken away by Amalekite raiders. David and his men had wept until they no longer had the strength to. Now the six hundred men, who were his most trusted friends, were discussing killing him themselves. David was sitting on the ground with nothing, no family, no friends, and no belongings. He had suddenly lost it all.
Then David pulled himself together and strengthened himself in God. David prayed and asked the Lord if he should pursue the Amalekites. The Lord answered him and told him yes, for he would recover all. So David and his men went after a much larger enemy force, defeated them all, and brought back everyone and everything that had been taken from them. Nothing was missing (1 Samuel 30:19).
Sometimes it is just you and God facing a great challenge, and you have to make the best of it. Especially when those who you once trusted turn into your enemy. When the world turns its back on you, He is still there. When you feel alone in the crowd, the Lord will be there with you. He will never leave You nor forsake you.
When David was completely alone, he prayed to God and received the answer. And a word from the Lord changes everything. So talk to God yourself, build yourself back up, ask Him for the answers. Strengthen yourself in the Lord. Whatever you do, don't give up. for God can help you recover all. He can turn a really bad situation into a victory.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I love You today, and I look to You for the answer. Please give me wisdom and a clear vision for my life. Open the doors that I should go through, and give me a push to take the next step. I want all that You have for me. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
Note: This morning, we will be hosting 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: RHM Live
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Site update #586: I completed a large update to the Audio Library on the left sidebar. There is now a live service archive of all past services, full-length in case you miss a service and want to catch up, as well as all of our original music. You can download the .mp3 files directly to your device now to listen when you don't have internet. I also added a pop-out player so you can listen without remaining on the page. Give it a try and let me know if you have any problems. 😀
Comment from Cathy Webb
8 hours ago
What a blessing, Pastor Dion! The audio library page is easy to navigate and I truly appreciate the pop-out player, as I have many tabs open during my computer sessions and this allows me to keep the music flowing. Well done! 😊🎶
Comment from Gloria Nebarez
15 hours ago
Thank you
Comment from Tyler Velau
3 days ago
Thank you for your continuing work on the site and your efforts to bring the truth of the Gospels to people around the world via the internet. Your hard work and dilligence is appreciated.
Comment from Liesel aka lisa Wardle
3 days ago
Thank you so much, Pastor Dion, for all that you do, it sounds to me like non-stop "24-7"! God bless you and Sylvia abundantly, above and beyond! 🙏🤗
Comment from Nell Neathery
3 days ago
sounds great. I know that will be useful for me...need to write that down. Hope the Todd family have a blessed Saturday and Sunday. I do believe God gave us those 2 special days for His sake and our sake! Work hard or volunteer (myself) hard through the week. We get our rewards here on Earth and rewards in Heaven.
Comment from Lynn Brown
4 days ago
That sounds amazing Pastor Dion, thank you!!!