Encouraging Ourselves in God

I Samuel 30:6 - "Moreover David was greatly distressed because the people spoke of stoning him, for all the people were embittered, each one because of his sons and his daughters. But David strengthened himself in the LORD his God."

David's 16 month sojourn in Ziklag took him out of the will of God. Therefore, the enemy was able to come against him and his men and loot them of all they owned. However, David made a correction and "strengthened himself in the Lord." Even as David inquired of God, the Lord told him to pursue and overcome his enemy. David humbled himself, sought the Lord's direction, and was rewarded for his faith.

When we find ourselves out of the will of God, it is important not to run from God, but run to Him. Sometimes He is telling us, "Okay, you messed up. Now what are you going to do? Time to suck it up and trust in Me!" When we encourage ourselves in Him, He will quickly help us to set things right. All it takes is faith that God is for us!