Date: Monday, 8th April, 2024
Text: 1 Samuel 22:1-2
Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan
Exhortation:
After his popular victory over Goliath, David’s life attracted serious persecution. Out of envy, King Saul began to attack him with the aim of eliminating him.
He was in great distress and he was running from pillar to post. At a point he escaped to the cave of Adullam. When his brothers and his father’s household heard about it, they went down to him there. All those who were in distress or in debt or discontented gathered around him, and he became their commander. About four hundred men were with him-1 Samuel 22:1-2.
He was surrounded by men who have been frustrated in life but he began to infect them with his glorious vision. Instead of criticizing them, he began to infuse them with his character and work ethics. David became their coach as he trained them in military strategies and tactics. His fear and love for God were infectious. His leadership skills gradually transformed the men.
David succeeded in purifying the ‘crude oil’ in them. He made them realize that they were not failures in life. Each of them gradually discovered his potentials and maximized them.
When David eventually became king, they formed a bulk of his army and did glorious exploits.
By the time we get to 2 Samuel 23, those who had been regarded as failures had become David’s mighty men. One of them could raised his spear against eight hundred men, whom he killed in one encounter. They were warriors that could kill giants like their master, David.
I don’t know what situation you are in right now; don’t give in. You can still be your best, God being on your side.
Prophetic Nugget: Your current situation is not the end. Dust yourself up; rise and shine in Jesus name.