1st Samuel 30:6. “And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the Lord his God.”
ENCOURAGED HIMSELF IN THE LORD HIS GOD. All you had is gone those you love are taken – Where can one turn for some hope? Let us never forget nor ever be mistaken God is near, He hears our cry, rise up – no longer mope – He knows every reason and arranges every season To bring about a plan of His own. We may not understand the purpose or what will please Him Until His “David” will sit on His throne.
But available to us at any or all times – Is encouragement to be found in the Lord. When the sky seems dark and we want sunshine – We can find needed encouragement in His Word. God is ready to answer when to Him I call – He is waiting for me in faith to take a step. From Him comes the power before which all men fall And victory is there awaiting us yet.
I can be encouraged when what I pray is specific – God is faithful to defeat every foe. His Word also encourages telling how I can get it – When in myself I hardly know which way to go. Even though it seems we are near to the rope’s end – Something sent from God comes to us. And the plans I made I hasten to amend – Knowing God in Himself wants to bless.
With assurance, I trust, leaving the problem to Him – He does far more than I could ever ask or think. What needs to be done – He will deal well with them- And I am able to turn away from the brink Of making a mistake so serious and do not look back: Thank God for dealing with me by His grace And filling me with the wisdom I lack – And now bids me move forward with Him in faith.
“Father, I have been greatly encouraged these last four days by observing Thy controlling power even over the storms and weather as we crossed the country. Great is Thy faithfulness and kindness to us. Thanks so much, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”