Be Encouraged

I Samuel 30:6, “And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the LORD his God

Do you ever feel that the circumstances of life are so difficult that facing the day ahead seems impossible? This can happen – even to Christians.  It happened to David.

David had gone to battle and when he returned, His family and his men’s families were gone, taken captive by the Amalekites. Their homes had been burned.  David’s men turned on him and were talking about stoning him .  This was serious hardship.  It was about as low as a person can get.  YET, look at David’s response – He “encouraged himself in the LORD.”

Life can be hard and full of difficulties. Sometimes we can feel all alone.  But, no matter how low or hard life gets we need to follow David’s example and look to the Lord.

I’m not sure how David encouraged himself in the Lord, but I know how WE can do it today. We do it by being in His Word.  We need to read and meditate on Scriptures that talk about God’s help and strength.  Verses such as:  Psalm 9:9, Psalm 138:3, Psalm 18:2, Psalm 118:5,6, Psalm 28:7, Psalm 27:1.  These are only a few examples of verses that talk about God’s promise to be with us in the hard times of life.  God is always available to us, we just need to reach out to Him.

David trusted God, and God took care of the problem. David recovered all that the Amalekites had carried away (I Samuel 30:19).

I don’t know how God will answer your need. But, I do know that He has promised to be there for you.  He loves you and will work out everything for your good and His glory.  (Romans 8:28)

You are not in this battle of life alone – trust God and encourage yourself in His love. Read His Word, and talk to Him frequently throughout the day.  Stay close to Him and gather strength from His presence.  Remember, He is always with you!

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