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David encouraged himself in the Lord his God

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Announcements › Forums › Mind — February 23rd, 2020 › David encouraged himself in the Lord his God

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  • February 17, 2020 at 4:24 pm #10182
    JPalmer
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    2. I Samuel 30
    6 And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the Lord his God.

    This reminded me of a verse from our last Bible Study’s recommended reading:

    Nehemiah 5
    7 Then I consulted with myself, and I rebuked the nobles, and the rulers, and said unto them, Ye exact usury, every one of his brother. And I set a great assembly against them.

    I feel like it is an important lesson in each case that might be overlooked since it was written so plainly. When an opportunity presents itself, there is no need to poll for consensus or to Google the problem – and definitely no need to descend into self pity or worry – we simply need to go to God and He will direct us. The comfort, encouragement, and counsel we need is always an inspired moment alone with God away.

    Of course, getting to the point where we know how to purify our thought of the muck and be that clean, shiny surface that can reflect Him clearly takes Christian Science as properly taught here. I am so grateful to my practitioner for being available to help me find that comfort, encouragement, and counsel needed when I’ve not been able to on my own. Such a blessing to be a member of this church and to have access to every resource here. Thank you!

    February 19, 2020 at 10:27 am #10189
    parthens
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    From Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary:

    “[1 Samuel] 30:1-6 – When we go abroad in the way of our duty, we may comfortably hope that God will take care of our families in our absence, but not otherwise. If, when we come off a journey, we find our abode in peace, and not laid waste, as David here found his, let the Lord be praised for it. David’s men murmured against him. Great faith must expect such severe trials. But, observe, that David was brought thus low, only just before he was raised to the throne. When things are at the worst with the church and people of God, then they begin to mend. David encouraged himself in the Lord his God. His men fretted at their loss, the soul of the people was bitter; their own discontent and impatience added to the affliction and misery. But David bore it better, though he had more reason than any of them to lament it. They gave liberty to their passions, but he set his graces to work; and while they dispirited each other, he, by encouraging himself in God, kept his spirit calm. Those who have taken the Lord for their God, may take encouragement from him in the worst times.” (Emphasis added.)

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