In the earlier verses while David was away, the Amalekites had
invaded Ziklag, burnt it and carried women and children captive. Many people must
have lost their homes, farms or businesses. To compound the situation, women
and children were carried away into captivity. The nation wept until there was
no strength to continue weeping.
Things do not go according to plan all the time. Disappointments
will happen, things that are easy or things other people achieve easily
suddenly become difficult. Sometimes it feels like failure and stagnation seem
to have moved into your back garden. Supposedly good friends or members of the
family rather than help turn their backs. You are alone and discouraged.
Exposition
but David encouraged
himself in the LORD his God – David could have
accepted the situation and waited until he was stoned by the people. He did not
withdraw into his shell like many do, he lifted up his eyes to the hill for
help.
David did not wait for anybody to encourage him, he believed God
for His faithfulness. He believed God would not leave him in such a situation.
David had experienced the power of God before and he knew that same power would
respond on his behalf.
Friend, the call is to encourage yourself in the word of God. It
is time to allow the word of God to start working for you. Rather than giving
in to the circumstances that discourage you, stand on the covenant you have
with God through Jesus Christ. It worked for David, it will work for you.
Prayer
Help me to remember that
you will always be there for me for you said I will not leave you or forsake
you. Help me Lord to encourage myself in you at all times. You are a covenant
keeping God. You will come good for me in Jesu name. Amen
Amen,thank you Lord
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