I made the correction on 29 The Destiny Of Man…..it should have been Psalm 139…….Sorry!

 

A good friend of mine pulled three consecutive all-nighters finishing a project at work.  The work was done on time, under great pressure, and for his extra effort his bosses were very happy with him.

 

Six weeks later, when another project was in need of completion……he noticed something…..His superiors had now come to expect him to do “whatever it took” to finish the job.  He was expected now to do the very same thing again.

 

“What have you done for me lately?” is the sign of the times, and we see it in every arena.

 

I identify with what David was experiencing in 1 Samuel:

1 Samuel 30  6 David was greatly distressed because the men were talking of stoning him; each one was bitter in spirit because of his sons and daughters. But David found strength in the LORD his God.

 

How disloyal can people be?  David had done so much……and now he was worrying about being stoned by the people who he had so valiantly lead.

 

But the key verse in this is the last sentence:  “But David found strength in the Lord his God.”

 

We live in a world without loyalty.

 

That is why it is at the top of my list when looking at others and how close they are to me:  Where do they stand when I am at my worst?

 

My wife is at her best when I am down.  So are my best friends.  So are my children.  What a blessing it is to have family and friends that have your back……

 

But more important is that verse:  “But David found strength in the Lord his God.”

 

Can you find strength in the Lord your God?

 

I encourage you to seek Him as your first option.

 

He is the strength and the wisdom you need.

His hand is the one that can steady you.

His anointing will help you make the right decisions and say the right things.

His love is your fuel to help others.

 

I think Philippians 4:13 says it best:

I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.

 

So when you run into setbacks and discouragements…..find your strength in the only source that can never let you down.  

 

Put your hope in Him.

 

In the Name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.  Amen.

 

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Coach J