Day 84
Reading: 1 Sam. 21:1 - 1 Sam. 24:22
Dear Child,
I know your pain, troubles and desires. Don't think for any moment that I have forgotten you. I called you by name and have anointed you to reign in life. The challenges you are passing through are simply a fire to refine you. Yes, I realise you are faint because it has been long and every day you wonder whether I care. That's why today I want to speak to you from the life of David as Saul was seeking to kill him. I want you to learn a few things to ensure My Hand is holding yours in the valley.
David in fleeing from trouble went to My House. There he sought for bread. Don't forget that I showed the children of Israel in the desert that I am able to provide nourishment for My children. When deserting the place that has been the place of provision run to My House and receive nourishment. Run to My Word and receive the strength needed for the journey. Don't flee from the enemy on motivational input from many sources. It is not born of the same source as the Bread of Life, which is My Word.
Listen to My instructions. Don't just go where you want for help, they may not receive you to help you. David went to Gath and soon fled because they feared he had an agenda. Let Me guide you to the safe places in the valley. Do you understand that to go from one mountaintop to the next there is a valley in between? The valley you are going through is simply leading you to the next mountaintop.
A valley is a dark place where seemingly you may be the hunted and not wanted, where I can cause people to look for you for help. David heard that the town called Keilah was being attacked and he immediately sought My Mind to know what He should do when help was asked for. Even when I released him to go and fight the Philistines, he sought My face again because the people around him feared for their lives. It's only when you listen to My Voice and heed My commandments that fear leaves and faith enters your heart giving you the confidence to attack the enemy. Do you realise that David increased in wealth through this attack? Your closing your ears to the cries of others needing help are causing you to not encounter wealth that can be added to you. Don't think that when you are in the valley I cannot increase you.
Do you realise David was a marked man in a fight, fleeing from a man seeking to kill him yet he still was willing to help others? Just because you are in the valley, boxed in by various enemies, don't switch off your ears from hearing the cries of those who need help. At the same time understand that I will send messengers with My Word of guidance to you. Any hiding place you stay seek My Mind to know when its time to move to another stronghold of hiding.
Learn to take responsibility if your troubles bring trouble for others. David knew that the priests were killed on his account. He was quick to take responsibility and to note that he would see justice done for the error. This will help you not wallow in self-condemnation. David now had the priesthood of Israel with him and his men.
I will send unlikely sources of encouragement to you. Jonathan came to see David in the hiding place to strengthen his hand in Me. Child, not everyone supposedly in the enemy's camp is an enemy. Jonathan carried My Word to David encouraging him that I wouldn't deliver him to Saul. Do you realise how hard it was for Jonathan to say that of his father, yet he was sure that David would be king and not him? The reason is that I will make those who think they are the heirs of the throne to come to you and pay allegiance to you. This letter is to strengthen you to realise that no matter the situation I, Jehovah, have the final say. Jonathan was the rightful heir, however, I changed course and choose for Myself the next king, David.
Don't be fearful that others may go and give you up. Fear not what men can do, I am your Shield, and very able to defend you from harm. I realise that as you read this you may be asking where I am and why it is taking long. Keep remembering that at the right time, not your time but My time, you will see your seasons change. Men may have calendars but I urge that you align with Heaven's timeline. Walk knowing that I also can draw your enemy away that you may know I am the Rock of Escape.
Finally, from David learn to respect boundaries. David understood that even though he was anointed to be king and everyone knew, it was not his responsibility to kill Saul. David still honoured Saul as King and My anointed one. Don't be one to dishonour anyone I have placed My anointing on. I called them by name and you have no responsibility to listen and agree with those who will urge you to kill them either with your words or actions. David's action caused Saul to turn away from killing him. Let your actions show goodness and not wickedness.
In conclusion, the situations you are facing are simply opportunities for glory to be seen even the dark place that you are walking through. I created both the Day and Night. This night is coming to an end soon and as you know your actions in the night can grossly affect your performance in the day. Put your hand in Mine in this night season and let Me prepare you for the day that is coming.
Every Blessing,
God.
Memory Verse: 1 Sam. 23:2
Decree:
Father, I thank You for loving me. I desire to partake of the Bread of Life. Feed me, Lord. Empty me of the food of men and may I partake of Heaven's food. It will strengthen me for the next level. I decree and declare that You Lord are my Rock of Escape. My enemies will not find me and neither will You deliver me into their hands, I decree that I am surrendered to the purposes of God for my life in Jesus name. Amen
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