“And David was greatly distressed; for the people spoke of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David strengthened himself in the LORD his God.”— 1 Samuel 30:6
There are moments in life when the people around you may turn against you. And if not people, then circumstances and situations may oppose you so strongly that you feel like giving up on standing or moving forward. When you look to the right and to the left, there is nothing supporting you—neither people nor possessions.
This is what happened to David. The same man who had once been celebrated with songs of praise—“Saul has slain his thousands, and David his tens of thousands”—the one who was loved and honored, now found that everything had changed. They wanted to stone him. They wanted him dead.
He could not see anyone to hold his hand, lift him up, or comfort him. Yet he did not sit down and cry, saying, “Lord, why do I not see a helper?” He did not say, “Lord, look at all the kindness I showed them, and today they want to stone me.”
Although David was in deep distress, the Scriptures tell us that he strengthened himself in the LORD his God.
He did not seek strength from people.
As a result, when he pursued the enemy army, he overtook them, defeated them, and recovered all the captives who had been taken, along with many possessions. It became a great victory.
But all of it began with strengthening himself inwardly. That was David’s key to success.
Today, many people remain waiting for comfort from others, for encouragement from others, for validation from others. Indeed, those things are good. But when they disappear, their vision dies with them.
However, if we strengthen ourselves in the Lord, we will succeed in every season—even in difficult times.
We do not succeed first and then strengthen ourselves in the Lord. We strengthen ourselves first—then victory comes afterward. That is the spiritual principle.
Before strategies and plans, we must first prepare ourselves inwardly. We must trust the God who called us, believing that He has promised never to leave us nor forsake us. Then we move forward to fulfill the vision.
Walk in that principle. Remove your expectations from human beings.
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1 Corinthians 14:20 (NKJV)
“Brethren, do not be children in understanding; however, in malice be babes, but in understanding be mature.”
The Bible teaches us something very important here: we are called to be mature in our thinking, yet childlike when it comes to evil. This raises a crucial question—what does it truly mean to be infants in evil?
When we observe infants, there are many lessons we can learn from them. One of the greatest lessons is innocence. A newborn baby has no guilt and no malice. Infants are not liars, rebels, drunkards, adulterers, murderers, oppressors, criminals, or violent people. Evil does not dwell in them. That is why our Lord Jesus Christ emphasized that we, too, must undergo a transformation of character and become like little children.
Matthew 18:3–4 (NKJV)
“Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.Therefore whoever humbles himself as this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.”
Jesus is not calling us to childish ignorance, but to humility, purity, and freedom from malice. To be “infants in evil” means to have hearts that do not entertain wickedness, bitterness, or sinful desires.
However, Scripture does not stop there. It also commands us to be mature in understanding. A mature mind is one that has put away old, sinful patterns of life. Just as a child who once played in the mud and desired sweets every day eventually grows up and abandons childish behaviors, so also a believer must abandon former sinful ways.
This spiritual maturity happens when a person receives Jesus Christ. The old life is left behind, and a new life begins.
2 Corinthians 5:17 (NKJV)
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.”
In contrast, a person who remains outside of faith and continues in the corruption of the world is described biblically as lacking understanding. Scripture even compares such a person to animals that perish.
Psalm 49:20 (NKJV)
“A man who is in honor, yet does not understand, is like the beasts that perish.”
The Bible is very direct on this matter. It teaches that a person who commits adultery lacks understanding:
Proverbs 6:32 (NKJV)
“Whoever commits adultery with a woman lacks understanding; he who does so destroys his own soul.”
Likewise, one who despises or mocks others is also said to lack wisdom and understanding:
Proverbs 11:12 (NKJV)
“He who is devoid of wisdom despises his neighbor…”
Therefore, it is absolutely necessary for us to leave the old ways of sin and turn to Christ, so that we may receive true understanding. Only Jesus Christ has the power to transform a human heart. No other person can accomplish this work in us.
Have you received this Jesus?Are you certain that if Christ were to come today, you would go with Him?
If you have not yet received Jesus Christ, what are you waiting for? What have a life of sin and worldly pleasures truly given you? If you were to die today, where would you spend eternity?
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