by Arthelo Palma
1 Samuel 5
As a father, husband, teacher and church leader, I stand facing different things everyday and most of them would undertake to put my decision-making skill to the test.
There were times when I had to choose between two essential
things, but circumstances would tell us that we need to pick the most priority. It is
hard when we find ourselves in these situations, but today’s reading reminds us
once again of the most essential move to do for each of us who believe in God.
David conquered Jerusalem
and defeated the Philistines because he constantly inquired the Lord. The Lord provided
David exact answers and even perfect instructions which led him to victory over
the Philistines (verse 23).
Today, our enemies are not literally the Philistines, but in
reality we face problems which would emphasize our attitude, character,
external environment and various circumstances.
Some of us might find trouble or difficulty
with time management, leading to a highly unproductive output at the end of the
day. This is one of the man’s worst enemies concerning living a highly
productive life with time. According to a Chinese proverb, ‘Time is Gold.’ This is true
because the time we have today will always be unique and will never be the same
tomorrow and there is associated value with each time that passes by, depending on how
we make use of it. Are you making your time productive, as a way of putting
value on it?
What I would want to emphasize is the point that we need to
have wisdom in all we would want to do in life so it is important to
inquire the Lord always, but how?
We need to read the Bible everyday so that our knowledge of
God’s Word will grow. Inquiring the Lord is praying and taking into
consideration all the instructions He commanded us to carry out. Then we will
be able to understand and apply His working principles that will never fail.
Just like David, inquiring the Lord will lead us not to failure, but
success.
God’s message:
One essential secret to victory over our enemies and life’s
battles is to remain consistent in inquiring the Lord.
God’s promise:
Victory over our enemies and life’s battles is God’s
ultimate promise for us.
God’s command:
Always inquire the Lord at all times especially if it
concerns about making a highly notable decision.
God’s warning:
There is associated risk on our part for not inquiring the
Lord.
Application:
Always go back to God’s Word and working principles to
inquire Him concerning our moves.
Prayer:
Father in Heaven, Creator of all things, thank You once
again for reminding us to inquire You especially when we are about to make
important decisions. Help us learn more about Your working principles so that
in times of needs, we can always remember the things You would want us to do.
We can respond positively to whatever challenges or enemies we will be facing.
Help us to have courage, zest and passion to read and mediate on Your Word
everyday. This we ask and pray, in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen!
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