This chapter demonstrates the importance of community amongst God's people. The benefits reaped from the victory of some are shared by all; likewise,their sorrows are shared. When David and his army saw the distruction at Ziklag, they wept until they could no longer. And when they retrieved their families and goods from battle, David distributed the plunder to his whole army, even those who did not participate in the battle. He also sent some to the elders of Judah and the people of over 13 other towns.
What I understand from this chapter is that there will be times in our live that the enemy will come in like a flood,and at times it will cause us to sweep until we have no more strength to sweep.Remembering Gods word we begin to encourage ourselves and wait for an asnwer from the lord, and following on the direction which God gives us,he make even our enemy be at peace with(The young man)to lead us where the enemy is and in battle to win and recovery of everything (ALL) that the enemy took from us. God gave back to him and he blessed others. David encourage himselve.
"David was able to encourage himself, based on verse 6, the "B" clause "But David found strength in the Lord his God." In encouraging himself, he inquried or sought of the Lord which he knew that was where his total help can from. He also got direction and a promise from God that he would be victorious. Even in the midst of battle and his family being taken captive, he was still determined to retrieve that which was taken from him without losing focus. He fought with all he had without giving up and he was fair to the two hundred men who were too exhausted to go. When they returned, though the ones who went to battle with him didn't want to share the fair share with those who didn't go to battle, David showed no favortisim. David, a man after God's own heart emulated His Heavenly Father by not having no respecter of person by stating "The share of the man who stayed with the supplies is to be the same as that of him who went down to battle." Those men who stayed with the supplies played just as important of a role as those who went into the battle. They may have been behind the scenes, but they still played a pivotal role.
This is a beautiful and very powerful chapter. Not only does it encourage believers to regain what the enemy has stolen from them; it also lets you know to "seek" God before committing to do anything. Know His heart and whether or not He is with you in an endeavor.
While I concur with some of the comments already posted, I submit that 1 Samuel 30 is a clear reminder of the need for men of God to provide for the protection of their wives and children. The Amalekites prevailed because the women and children were left with no one to protect them. Regardless of the great victories that we may enjoy elsewhere, we are called, first of all, to be victorious with our families.
1 Samuel chapter 30 is indeed and awesome sripture because this scripture Shows us if we continue to keep our mind stayed on the lord he will return unto us everything that the enemy has stolen, and some,the scripture is uplifting and encouraging
The most important in this chapter is not the victory the Lord gave David against his enemys. The most important in this chapter is how the King David had prayed and ask for directions from the Lord before he as king give the army an instruction. Ask the Lord directions in pressure, tought times is not easy.
Mike says, I Samuel 30 is a powerful text that encourages believers to regain what the enemy has stolen from them.
ReplyDeleteThis chapter demonstrates the importance of community amongst God's people. The benefits reaped from the victory of some are shared by all; likewise,their sorrows are shared. When David and his army saw the distruction at Ziklag, they wept until they could no longer. And when they retrieved their families and goods from battle, David distributed the plunder to his whole army, even those who did not participate in the battle. He also sent some to the elders of Judah and the people of over 13 other towns.
ReplyDeleteWhat I understand from this chapter is that there will be times in our live that the enemy will come in like a flood,and at times it will cause us to sweep until we have no more strength to sweep.Remembering Gods word we begin to encourage ourselves and wait for an asnwer from the lord, and following on the direction which God gives us,he make even our enemy be at peace with(The young man)to lead us where the enemy is and in battle to win and recovery of everything (ALL) that the enemy took from us. God gave back to him and he blessed others. David encourage himselve.
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2/20/2009
"David was able to encourage himself, based on verse 6, the "B" clause "But David found strength in the Lord his God." In encouraging himself, he inquried or sought of the Lord which he knew that was where his total help can from. He also got direction and a promise from God that he would be victorious. Even in the midst of battle and his family being taken captive, he was still determined to retrieve that which was taken from him without losing focus. He fought with all he had without giving up and he was fair to the two hundred men who were too exhausted to go. When they returned, though the ones who went to battle with him didn't want to share the fair share with those who didn't go to battle, David showed no favortisim. David, a man after God's own heart emulated His Heavenly Father by not having no respecter of person by stating "The share of the man who stayed with the supplies is to be the same as that of him who went down to battle." Those men who stayed with the supplies played just as important of a role as those who went into the battle. They may have been behind the scenes, but they still played a pivotal role.
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful and very powerful chapter. Not only does it encourage believers to regain what the enemy has stolen from them; it also lets you know to "seek" God before committing to do anything. Know His heart and whether or not He is with you in an endeavor.
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While I concur with some of the comments already posted, I submit that 1 Samuel 30 is a clear reminder of the need for men of God to provide for the protection of their wives and children. The Amalekites prevailed because the women and children were left with no one to protect them. Regardless of the great victories that we may enjoy elsewhere, we are called, first of all, to be victorious with our families.
ReplyDelete1 Samuel chapter 30 is indeed and awesome sripture because this scripture Shows us if we continue to keep our mind stayed on the lord he will return unto us everything that the enemy has stolen, and some,the scripture is uplifting and encouraging
ReplyDeleteThe most important in this chapter is not the victory the Lord gave David against his enemys. The most important in this chapter is how the King David had prayed and ask for directions from the Lord before he as king give the army an instruction. Ask the Lord directions in pressure, tought times is not easy.
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