January 9
2019
Strengthen yourself in the Lord
Now David was greatly distressed, for the people spoke of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and his daughters. But David strengthened himself in the LORD his God. 1 Samuel 30:6
David found himself in a precarious situation.
Not only did he need to figure out a way to go after the enemy, even in his fatigue, to get back the woman and children that had been taken captive, he needed to protect himself from the crowd that were holding him responsible.
What did David do?
Did he set up a committee, ask for everyone to pray for him or close himself up in a safe place away from the people.
No, David strengthened himself in the Lord.
David pulled it together; he looked to the Lord for both his own personal strength and safety and for the wisdom to carry out the plan that was required to lead the others.
Sometimes we spend a lot of time looking to those around us to help strengthen us in the midst. There are times when that is appropriate.
But as a people who claim to have a relationship with the Lord, we must learn to also go to the Lord ourselves and be strengthened directly by Him in the midst of the situations we find ourselves us. The Word tells us that “we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin”. Hebrews 4:15
Jesus, our High Priest, knows what we go through, can sympathize with us and encourage us and strengthen us in the midst.
What strengthening do you require today?
Turn to the Lord.
He is waiting on you!