‘David strengthened himself in the LORD.’ - 1 Samuel 30:6
David had just won a string of spectacular military victories. But when
he returned from battle and found his home destroyed by the Amalekites and his
family taken captive, he was heartsick. He and his men fell to the ground and
wept, until they could weep no more. But he didn’t stay down. ‘David inquired
of the LORD, saying, “Shall I pursue this troop? Shall I overtake them?” And He
answered him, “Pursue, for you shall surely overtake them and without fail
recover all”’ (v. 8 NKJV).
And David’s self-encouragement, coupled with God’s guidance, led him to
his next victory. There’s a lesson here. You must learn how to talk to yourself
the right way, how to quote God’s promises, and how to pray for yourself. And
here’s a promise from the Psalms that you can stand on: ‘Weeping may endure for
a night, but joy cometh in the morning’ (Psalm 30:5 KJV). Your joy will return.
God has promised it! So look in the mirror today and declare, ‘This too shall
pass. What doesn’t destroy me makes me stronger. In the meantime I’ll let this
situation drive me closer to You, Lord.’ Come on - start encouraging yourself!
The biggest battles bring the biggest victories.
Your weaknesses can become discovery points for strengths you never knew
you had. Recalling the worst time in his life, Joseph said, ‘God turned into
good what you meant for evil’ (Genesis 50:20 TLB). And He still does that!
Other people don’t control your destiny, God does, and He’s not like others. He
can turn your pain into gain and your scars into stars! Regroup, refocus, and
resolve to press on.
The word for you today is: learn to encourage yourself.
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