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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.

1 Samuel 30:6


In life, going through the furnace of affliction will get you to the place of great distress. But like David, encourage yourself in God's Word that cannot fail and stand strong.


David was a man called and anointed to be the king of Israel at the age of 16 (sixteen); but now almost 30 years he have not yet ascended the throne; on the contrary, he has been under perpetual attacks and afflictions, to the point that he had to take refuge in the enemy's territory. 

And now, they have gone to find food for their family (he and his men), only to return to deserted and burnt abode, and their families taken captive.


The Bible says, in verse 4 of same chapter,

"Then David and the people that were with him lifted up their voice and wept, until they had no more power to weep."



You may have gotten to that place despair, where you don't know what else to do, don't run from Him [God] rather to Him.  No matter what happen keep your eyes on Him. That was what King David did, he encouraged himself and seek to hear from God the next step and action.


You see, this was the last stroke, because right after this event, he ascended the throne. Imagine what would have happened had he quit, the tendencies must have been there.


"But he that shall endure unto the end (not mid way), the same shall be saved." Matthew 24:13


I pray for grace to stand strong till the end for someone reading this today, you will not fail, and you shall not faint in God's purpose for you, in Jesus mighty name! God bless you! 


Jesus is Lord! 


Mark Enahoro 

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