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From a compelling perspective as streamlined to note, we realise that the most critical action to take when facing any predicament is to ask God for direction and how to overcome the situation.
A lack of purpose and feelings of confusion often stem from failing to consult the Lord regarding personal matters and challenges.
Seeking divine guidance is the key to transitioning through spiritual, social, and economic difficulties.
The story of David serves as a purposeful example of how to handle opposition through divine inquiry.
When David was anointed king, his enemies—the Philistines immediately conspired and mobilized to attack him.1 Chronicles 14:8-10[8]And when the Philistines heard that David was anointed king over all Israel, [they] all went up to seek David. And [he] heard of it and went out before them.[9]Now the Philistines had come and made a raid in the Valley of Rephaim.[10]David asked God, Shall I go up against the Philistines? And will You deliver them into my hand? And the Lord said, Go up, and I will deliver them into your hand.
David’s first reaction to the threat of the Philistines was to inquire of the Lord rather than acting on his own.
David specifically asked God if he should go against his enemies and if God would deliver them into his hands.
Victory was secured only after God gave David the explicit command to “Go up.”
God promised David that He would deliver the Philistines into his hand, ensuring success before the battle began.
David demonstrated obedience by moving against the Philistines exactly as the Lord had instructed and so this teaching highlights that even when anointed for a high position, one will still face immediate opposition.
Reflective questions about the teaching
a) What lessons do you learn as per to due in perspective to David’s inquiry from God?
b) What is the applicability of this teaching as related upon in perspective?
Confession prayer
Dear Lord Jesus I will surely inquire from you about any decision that I hope to undertake in as much as my life is concerned