Answered Prayers
One great think about the Lord is that He loves to answer prayers. Therefore, all prayers that come from a sincere heart that trusts Him are answered. He may say yes, no, or wait, but He always answers us when we come to Him seeking His will and wisdom. David knew that as much as anyone. (I Samuel 30:8,18) He had many answered prayers, and we can learn from this example.
David and the men of his army suffered a crushing loss, when as they were away from Ziklag, the city was burned, and the Amalekites took all of the people and their possessions with them. When the army returned to find out what happened, they were speaking of stoning David. However, David did the right thing by inquiring of the Lord to show him the next step to take. God always answers our prayers for wisdom. Also, God's answer was very specific. That is how we can know that God has answered. He does exactly what He says He will do. We do have to act in faith to do our part, though. David had to pursue the Amalekites, and his men had to fight, but God allowed them to recover everything. What a blessing. God had mercy on David. I believe his willingness to seek God for the answer pleased God, and it led to God having mercy on all of them. We need to depend on God for everything. When He sees our humble hearts, He will answer our prayers.
Tomorrow, I intend to read II Samuel 2-5.
David and the men of his army suffered a crushing loss, when as they were away from Ziklag, the city was burned, and the Amalekites took all of the people and their possessions with them. When the army returned to find out what happened, they were speaking of stoning David. However, David did the right thing by inquiring of the Lord to show him the next step to take. God always answers our prayers for wisdom. Also, God's answer was very specific. That is how we can know that God has answered. He does exactly what He says He will do. We do have to act in faith to do our part, though. David had to pursue the Amalekites, and his men had to fight, but God allowed them to recover everything. What a blessing. God had mercy on David. I believe his willingness to seek God for the answer pleased God, and it led to God having mercy on all of them. We need to depend on God for everything. When He sees our humble hearts, He will answer our prayers.
Tomorrow, I intend to read II Samuel 2-5.