“Now David was greatly distressed, for the people spoke of
stoning him, because the soul of all the people were grieved, every man for his
sons and his daughters. But David strengthened himself in the Lord his God.”
1 Samuel 30:6
The Amelekites invaded Ziklag and
burned it with fire. They took captive the women and those that were there.
They didn’t kill anyone, but took them away. When David and his men came to the
city they saw that the city had been burned with fire. They also realized that
their wives, sons, and daughters had been taken captive. David and those that
were with him lifted up their voices and wept. They cried till they had no more
tears left. David’s two wives, Ahinoam and Abigail, had been taken captive.
This pained David. These people were deeply grieved. And those that were with
David spoke of stoning him. But David “strengthened himself in the Lord his God”
(1 Samuel 30:6). When David was grieved and all the people had turned against
him he went to the Lord his God. He strengthened himself in the Lord when no
encouragement came from others. What a good example this is to us. We can go to
the Lord ourselves and be strengthened by Him. We shouldn’t always need and
crave the encouragement that from others. Yes, it is nice to be encouraged by
our Christian brothers and sisters in the Lord. Their love lifts us up. But it
is wisdom to rely on the Lord for this encouragement. This shows maturity. And
His love for us can fill us till we overflow.
Father, thank You for Your love. Thank You that we can come
to you any time day or night. You are always there. When we need strengthened
in the Lord we should come to You. You will fill us with Your love and we will
be strengthened by the power of Your Holy Spirit. Thank You Lord. In David’s
case the people had turned against him. He was satisfied for he had You. You
were enough for him. He cried out to You and You strengthened him in the Lord.
Father, may we cry out to You. May You be enough for us. May our satisfaction
come from our relationship with You. May the bond between You, Jesus, the Holy
Spirit, and ourselves be strong. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
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