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the pages of Scripture, even the most godly people periodically grapple with
discouragement. Circumstances inevitably lead to feelings of hurt, loneliness
and dejection. God’s people are not immune to these kinds of bitter feelings,
but what godly people provide is an example of what to do when we find
ourselves in such dark times. In 1 Samuel 30 we read of David being personally
opposed, betrayed and alone, with “everyone” turning against him. There were
even rumblings among his so-called companions of secretly taking his life.
David was obviously distressed and plagued with discouragement. David’s godly
response is described with a beautiful simplicity. The Bible says that “David
found strength in the Lord his God” (v.6). He did what we should all do in our
times of discouragement – he sought God. He spent time with the Lord, seeking
his perspective and his direction. In the verses that follow, we find that God
was faithful to provide it. David didn’t choose to wallow in his pain, he
discovered the next steps that God would have him take and he pursued God’s
will with courage and determination. He gave himself to doing what was right,
even amid his personal pain, and God not only consoled his heart but he changed
his circumstances. May you find strength in the Lord to do what is right the
next time your heart is discouraged.
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