STRENGTH

January 26, 2022

STRENGTH

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:6
Topic: Strength 
 
“….. and David strengthened himself in the Lord.” 
1 Samuel 30: 6
 
This verse tells us that King David, the man whom the bible describes  as a ‘man after God’s own heart,’ strengthened himself in the Lord his God in a season of great adversity and turmoil. 
 
Worn out from the war, David returns to discover that the Amalekites had attacked their land and made their wives, sons and daughters’ part of the spoils of war. Instead of shouts of joy, the valiant men were faced with pain of the worst kind and devastation in the wake of their external victory.  
 
“….. each one was bitter n spirit because of his sons and daughters.” 
1 Samuel 30:6

His own men whom he had led to victory were blinded by their despair to the point of plotting to stone their leader. The scriptures tell us that at this moment of testing, David strengthened himself in the Lord. 
 
We see that neither his personal loss (his two wives had been captured) nor the near revolt of his men could turn his attention away from his Lord. This is the example to emulate as believers in the face of adversity and the ensuing internal turmoil. To have Christ is to have an inexhaustible source of divine strength. 
 
“...and I heard a voice saying in heaven, now is come salvation and strength...”
Revelation 12:10
 
“The Lord is the strength of my life, of whom shall I be afraid?” 
Psalm 27:1
 
Why then do we have believers in the church who are constantly plagued with worry, suffer hopelessness, despair and confusion in the face of life’s challenges? The example of David is to fix your eyes on a Saviour who has never failed. It is to be persuaded as the Apostle Paul in the book of Romans of the Saviour immovable Presence in our lives despite our ever-changing circumstances. To have the Lord is to be carried high above our present storm 
 
“ You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.”
Isaiah 26:3

Our carnal responses i.e. panic/ hysteria/ depressions are a manifestation of our lack of trust in God for the scriptures tells us that fixing our hearts and minds on Him results in peace. David remained steadfast. His faith and trust in God saw him recover all that was taken from him. 
 
In what or in whom do you look to in times of adversity? Is the Lord your strength? 
 
Ask the Lord to help your unbelief. 

Comments

  1. Elvina omalla26 January 2022 at 03:32

    Wow To have Christ is to have an inexhaustible source of divine strength. May the lord always be my strength

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  2. Syombua26 January 2022 at 04:09

    Amen
    Lord may you renew my strength in Jesus name

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  3. Renson mamadi26 January 2022 at 04:12

    Thankyou Abba father for this powerful word.I receive it with power because i know it will work for me.that lord lo my strength.Lord hlp me to trust in you and have Faith in you as you saw David though it and you gave him all that he had lost.Father it is my prayer that all that was taken away from me father u give it to me back through my faith and trust in you.Help me fix my heart and mind to you always because you are all i have and without u i am worthless.Amen

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  4. Chesang'26 January 2022 at 04:34

    May I constantly be strengthened in the Lord in Jesus name so that I may have inexhaustible source of divine strength.

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  5. Unknown26 January 2022 at 04:43

    I pray for the grace to remain steadfast in the face of adversity

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  6. Unknown26 January 2022 at 05:38

    Holy spirit strengthen my in all ways in Jesus mighty name Amen

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  7. Kelvin Ndung'u26 January 2022 at 06:07

    Help my unbelief oh Lord

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  8. Unknown26 January 2022 at 06:08

    Oh God test me and heal my unbelief

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  9. Unknown26 January 2022 at 06:34

    Amen.The Lord is my strength.

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  10. Beryl26 January 2022 at 06:56

    To have the Saviour is to have immovable presence and to be carried high above my my present storm. Lord Jesus, thank you for your faithfulness that never fails. Help me to never shift my focus away from you in my times of trouble. Amen

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  11. Joan Bundi26 January 2022 at 07:09

    I determine to fix my eyes on a Saviour who has never failed. I crave His immovable Presence in my life despite my ever-changing circumstances. I believe the Lord will
    always carry me above every storm.

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