“David was now in serious trouble because his men were very bitter about losing their wives and children, and they began to talk of stoning him. But David found strength in the Lord his God.”
1 Samuel 30:6 (NLT)

SEPTEMBER 4 - Our response to the storms life thrusts our way is dependent upon the perspective through which we view them. There are many today who tell God how big their problems are. They unceasingly tell God how they are not going to make it. Then there are those who tell their problem just how big their God is, and they declare the words of their father until the problems cease to exist.

In 1 Samuel 30, we see that David faced many troubles. The Amalekites took captive David’s family and the families of his soldiers, his army was bitter and wanted to stone him, and Saul continued in hot pursuit
of him. Yet, David maintained his poise unlike any other. His response was one few are willing to make. He turned his attention to the one and only God and began to encourage himself in the Lord. The moment David began to focus on God, his perspective changed. He knew God would take care of him.

We must respond the same way when Satan attempts to knock us out of the ring of life. We need to fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith.

Father, I thank You that I can rejoice during times of trial in my life. I respond to the issues of life with confidence knowing You are the great Jehovah. I choose to bring everything before you with a thankful heart. I encourage myself in You knowing a man whose focus is upon You remains poised.

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Revelation 21

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