Today’s Reading: 1 Samuel 30; 1 Samuel 31; 1 Chronicles 10; Matthew 12
Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:3-6
3 When David and his men came to Ziklag, they found it destroyed by fire and their wives and sons and daughters taken captive... 6 David was greatly distressed because the men were talking of stoning him; each one was bitter in spirit because of his sons and daughters. But David found strength in the LORD his God.
Observation: What a tough situation. David and his men return home to discover their town destroyed and their families taken. What heartache! And on top of this, David's men turn against him and talk of stoning him! When he needs someone to stand with him, there is no one there. That is why the last phrase in verse six is so significant: "But David found strength in the LORD his God." When there is nowhere else to turn, David turns to God. And he finds great strength there. Because he is does this, he is able to keep his composure and his wits about him and inquire of the Lord. When he gets a favorable response through the priest, he rallies his men to recover those that were taken.
Application: In the final analysis, God is the only one we can trust in. He is always there, always trustworthy, always up to the challenge, NO MATTER WHAT! Every other thing or person that we place our trust in will fail us at one time or another, but God will never fail us. He will always be there.
Prayer: Lord, I trust in you. Thank you for being there even in the darkest hour. When I am at my weakest, you show yourself strong. You are more than adequate for anything that life can bring. Thank you for your love and your power and for your availability and accessibility to me. May I always abide in your strength and your presence.
This I pray in Jesus’ name, Amen.
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