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When David had fled and made his escape, he went to Samuel at Ramah and told him all that Saul had done to him. Then he and Samuel went to Naioth and stayed there. Word came to Saul: “David is in Naioth ...
Before Victory Comes <span class="highlight">Defeat</span>
When David had fled and made his escape, he went to Samuel at Ramah and told him all that Saul had done to him. Then he and Samuel went to Naioth and stayed there. Word came to Saul: “David is in Naioth ...
Avoid worldly counsel
... so many goodies to Christ, but Christ used the word of God to defeat him. We need to delight in God’s word by learning, committing to memory and practicing God’s word. This is the sure way to avoid worldly ...
I’m pressing on
... past defeats, our past failures, our past misfortunes and mishaps since they can only serve as a good launch pad to our brighter tomorrow in Christ Jesus. In the Christian race, these things are bound ...
Talk it over with Christ
... about it and he never responds. And for a moment, it feels like our critics may be right, but when we are tempted to let our hearts believe such liars or to concede defeat, our God reveals himself so mightily, ...
What do you have that you did not receive?
... he sought the Lord, God made him prosper" (2 Chronicles 26:5). He built cities, defeated enemies, and became strong. Yet, "when he was strong, his heart was lifted up to his destruction" (v.16). Uzziah, ...
He makes Himself mighty through you
... second time, I knew I had to write this very devotion. This movie shows how God makes Himself mighty in situations man deem impossible to turn around. As I watched the movie, the story of how David defeated ...
Spiritual Warfare
... believers.
Understand the enemy's strengths and weaknesses. Satan is cunning and relentless, but he is not all-powerful. Jesus has already defeated him through the cross. His main strength is deception—if ...
Standing your grounds as a believer
... battle which we ought to win at all costs, it is important to learn all the essential techniques there is to win this battle of life. And as per every fight, one needs to identify and strategize to defeat ...
Power of Patience
... our strength and trust in the Lord (Isaiah 40:31). Impatience, on the other hand, gets us in trouble and delays our blessings. Satan uses this tool to defeat the children of God. For example, Moses’ impatience ...
An opportunity to run to God
"To you oh Lord, I pray. ..None who have faith in God will ever be disgraced for trusting him. But all who harm the innocent shall be defeated. Show me the path where I should go, Oh Lord; point out ...
He is the God of possibilities- just trust and obey
"Not one of all the Lord’s good promises to the house of Israel failed; everyone was fulfilled." (NIV) Joshua 21:45
Many of us choose a specific transport or airline company when travelling and in ...
When the Lord gives His word
... but it must be embraced and declared. As with the messenger at Waterloo, the difference between victory and defeat lies in the urgency of response. When the Lord gives His Word, let us act—without hesitation, ...
Faithful faces
... people, making entry impossible. Yet, instead of turning away in defeat, they climbed to the roof, tore it open, and lowered their friend before Jesus. Their faith was not passive—it was persistent, creative, ...
Walk in a New Life
... you think about? Do you have a defeatist attitude? Are you complacent?
People of God think of heavenly things and walk accordingly. Why don’t we often think about such things? It is because the enemy ...
Holiday blues
... of family and friends who shared this time of year with us will be mourned.
Here are some things you can do to combat the “holiday blues.”
1. Dwell on your victories, not your defeats. Disappointments ...
Spiritual Warfare
... believers.
Understand the enemy's strengths and weaknesses. Satan is cunning and relentless, but he is not all-powerful. Jesus has already defeated him through the cross. His main strength is deception—if ...
He makes Himself mighty through you
... second time, I knew I had to write this very devotion. This movie shows how God makes Himself mighty in situations man deem impossible to turn around. As I watched the movie, the story of how David defeated ...
Created to be loved
... was quite impossible for Love to have stayed alone forever. He may have suffered from depression or His purpose may have been defeated.
After attempting to stay alone for a while, I can imagine Him cry ...
Speaking fruitful words
... with negative words or phrases like 'I can't do it, 'I am too old',' I have no hope', 'It is impossible' and other self-defeating expressions. Let's learn from God, how He used His words in the Genesis 1. He ...