9 AND DAVID BECAME MORE AND MORE POWERFUL, BECAUSE THE LORD ALMIGHTY WAS WITH HIM. 1 Chronicles 11
‘DAVID GREW AND GREW IN POWER, WITH GOD THERE IS NO LIMIT’! HOWEVER, HE HAD TO GO THROUGH MANY TRIALS AND AT TIMES EVERYTHING LOOKED LOST, STILL HE PRESSED ON AND PREVAILED! SO MUST WE.
David’s rise from shepherd boy, to the commander of Saul’s troops and finally King is very instructive for us in the present season. He had to stay in the process until God gave the final victory.
I watched a rowing race in the Paris Olympics yesterday which had a remarkable finish. (The winning margin was 0.15 seconds) A young woman from N.Ireland, Hannah Scott, was in the crew of four and I believe their leader. She was like David in some measure, because an Olympic medal winner from N.Ireland had previously told a reporter to watch this young girl and his words proved prophetic, she won a gold medal. The race was very fast and the amazing thing was that their boat was behind throughout the race until they crossed the finish line, in the photo finish they won at the line. While commenting on their win, Hannah said she’d had a dream, very Irish. She also said they’d stayed in The Process, kept doing what they’d trained for until they crossed the line. (It’s been a remarkable Olympics, as three people from a little place like this, have won Gold Medals, Daniel Wiffen won the Gold Medal for Ireland swimming in the men’s 800m freestyle)
Sometimes we just have to dig in and continue to play our part until we get across the line so to speak. I’m sure it was agonising for the four women in that boat, but somehow they kept going and won.
3 The war between the house of Saul and the house of David LASTED A LONG TIME. David grew stronger and stronger, while the house of Saul grew weaker and weaker. 2 Samuel 3:1
David had to stay in the Process, but as he did he grew stronger and his opponents grew weaker. A similar situation is being played out now, but many people are finding the struggle wearisome and wish it was over. Just like David and the boat crew we must keep going until God grants us final victory.
4 Mordecai was prominent in the palace; his reputation spread throughout the provinces, and HE BECAME MORE AND MORE POWERFUL. Esther 9
Esther and Mordecai also prevailed in the face of great danger, an attempt by the enemy to destroy the whole Jewish nation and prevent the coming of Messiah. They prayed and fasted, no food or water for three days and then Esther went unannounced to the King. She was the one who pleaded for all her people and rescued them from death.
The finish line may seem to be far away but God’s timing is perfect and His Plans and Purposes will be established on the earth in our days. Don’t give up, our God will prevail and we will celebrate victory. Hallelujah
May the Lord bless and keep you today. Immanuel, God is with us.