And David was greatly distressed, for the people spoke of stoning him, because all the people were bitter in soul, each for his sons and daughters. But David strengthened himself in the Lord his God. 1 Samuel 30:6 – David was as low as one can get. He’s been ran out of the kingdom, leaving his family, friends, and life behind. The king and his nation are on a manhunt to kill him. The philistines who he sought refuge in have rejected and kicked him out. And now his new home city has been completely burned to ground, his wives captured, and the small group of people that were supporters of him have turned and spoke of killing him. Everything in this world had either abandoned him or been taken away from him. Yet at that desperately low place of rejection and abandonment, David remembers there is one who had never abandoned him nor turned him away…the Lord. After not seeking out the Lord for a season in his life, David in his despair turns to the Lord and finds Him ready to offer strength and life. Let us remember when all in the world has left us or been taken from us, the Lord will always be there to turn to. He never leaves and He never forsakes. We may have left and forsaken Him for a long season, but He never does the same to us. If then today you are in your own season of despair like David, remember the source of your peace, love, joy, and strength is found in the Lord who has never left your side. Seek Him and you will find Him for He is close. What a great blessing it is that we have a God like this within our story. I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 2907
Question To Ponder: What do you think blinds people to the reality that the Lord is still by their side even in the times of despair?
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