Today, we delve into the life of David, a man anointed by God but who found himself in a tough place. David's story is a powerful reminder that even after being anointed, we can find ourselves in challenging situations. There are two types of tough places: those we put ourselves in and those God allows us to be in for a purpose. David's story in 1 Samuel 30:6 shows us that God sometimes anoints us for these tough times, not just for the appointing that is to come. David believed in seeing the goodness of God in the land of the living, even when he hadn't seen it yet. This belief is crucial when we find ourselves in tough places. Many of us don't see the appointing after the anointing because we don't steward the small things. We must be anointed in the valley before we ever make it to the mountaintop. The enemy often attacks us in this in-between place to prevent us from reaching our appointed place. The enemy's strategy is to kill, steal, and destroy, but often he does it little by little, hoping we will settle for less. He steals our joy, peace, and health, making us feel like a shell of who we once were. But God is a restorer, and we must not settle for the enemy's theft. We must get fed up and say, "Enough is enough." Proverbs 4 says that if you catch a thief, you can make him pay back seven times. Today is the day to catch the thief and reclaim what has been stolen. David could have let his past experiences dictate his future, but he chose to call bad things bad and not let them define him. We must do the same. We often hold on to our past, defining our future by it, but God wants to do something new and mighty in our lives. We must let go of the past and hold on to God. David strengthened himself in the Lord, holding on and pressing in when he wanted to run away. Before God restored anything on the outside, He strengthened David on the inside. We must do the same, ensuring our hearts are in the right place before responding to our situations. David held on to God's word, not the opinions of men. He inquired of the Lord, asking for the ephod, a representation of going into the presence of God to get a word from Him. David didn't ask for a sword or shield; he sought a word from God. He knew he was capable of pursuing and overtaking the enemy, but he wanted to ensure it was God's will. God told David to pursue, overtake, and recover all. David's recovery wasn't just about getting back what was stolen; it was about complete restoration, with nothing missing and nothing broken. We must seek God and get a word from Him before making decisions. God is seeking those who are seeking Him. When we seek God, we will find Him, and He will give us the answers we need. David's story teaches us that recovery is not just about survival but about thriving and seeing God's goodness in our lives. ### Key Takeaways 1. **The Enemy's Strategy**: The enemy often attacks us little by little, hoping we will settle for less. He steals our joy, peace, and health, making us feel like a shell of who we once were. But God is a restorer, and we must not settle for the enemy's theft. We must get fed up and say, "Enough is enough." [13:33] 2. **Letting Go of the Past**: We often hold on to our past, defining our future by it. But God wants to do something new and mighty in our lives. We must let go of the past and hold on to God. David chose to call bad things bad and not let them define him, and we must do the same. [17:54] 3. **Strengthening Ourselves in the Lord**: Before God restores anything on the outside, He strengthens us on the inside. David strengthened himself in the Lord, holding on and pressing in when he wanted to run away. We must ensure our hearts are in the right place before responding to our situations. [08:05] 4. **Seeking God's Word**: David didn't ask for a sword or shield; he sought a word from God. He knew he was capable of pursuing and overtaking the enemy, but he wanted to ensure it was God's will. We must seek God and get a word from Him before making decisions. [23:22] 5. **Complete Restoration**: David's recovery wasn't just about getting back what was stolen; it was about complete restoration, with nothing missing and nothing broken. We must seek God and allow Him to define what recovery looks like for us, ensuring it is complete and not just a temporary fix. [30:23] 1. [0:00] - Welcome 2. [01:16] - David's Tough Place 3. [02:37] - Stewarding the Anointing 4. [03:53] - The Enemy's Strategy 5. [08:05] - Strengthening in the Lord 6. [13:33] - The Enemy's Little Attacks 7. [17:54] - Letting Go of the Past 8. [23:22] - Seeking God's Word 9. [30:23] - Complete Restoration 10. [35:21] - Prayer and Blessing 11. [36:20] - Closing Remarks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myhighestpraise Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/highest.praisechurch TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@hpchurch?_t=8YOWMoX3wjb&_r=1 https://www.highestpraisechurch.com/
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