DCLM Higher Everyday 21 May 2023 — Victory By God’s Help

DCLM Higher Everyday 21 May 2023 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Victory By God’s Help

Topic: Victory By God’s Help

Text — 2 Samuel 5:17-21

17But when the Philistines heard that they had anointed David king over Israel, all the Philistines came up to seek David; and David heard of it, and went down to the hold.

18The Philistines also came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.

19And David enquired of the LORD, saying, Shall I go up to the Philistines? wilt thou deliver them into mine hand? And the LORD said unto David, Go up: for I will doubtless deliver the Philistines into thine hand.

20And David came to Baalperazim, and David smote them there, and said, The LORD hath broken forth upon mine enemies before me, as the breach of waters. Therefore he called the name of that place Baalperazim.

21And there they left their images, and David and his men burned them.

Key Verse: “And David enquired of the LORD, saying, Shall I go up to the Philistines? wilt thou deliver them into mine hand? And the LORD said unto David, Go up: for I will doubtless deliver the Philistines into thine hand” (2 Samuel 5:19).

Message

Our text opens us to a challenge that followed after the grand coronation of David as king of Israel. This is supported by the saying, “For every new level, there is a new devil.” Believers are in constant battles, not against the physical flesh but against principalities and powers. Many a youth throw in the towel when faced with life’s challenges. The reaction of David towards his challenge should be emulated by every true believer. First, he sought the guidance of the Lord Almighty. We must always seek God’s counsel in prayer in all of our life’s decisions, especially when at crossroads or when confronted with a Herculean task. We need God’s guidance in our academics, the choice of course to study, and the institution of higher learning to choose, rather than seek advice from ungodly sources or despair in confusion.

A believer should not give room for confusion, and the antidote to confusion is timely seeking God’s counsel. God granted King David assurance and hence victory was won. Let’s always remember that when we’re challenged, God will never leave or forsake us.

Quote: He sought the guidance of the Lord

Challenge: Seek the help of God in everything.

Prayer for today: Help me Lord to always seek your help in my time of needs.

GOSPEL REALM: STEPS TO SALVATION
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)