Scripture:
“He placed army garrisons throughout Edom, and all the Edomites became David’s subjects. In fact, the Lord made David victorious wherever he went.” 2 Samuel 8:14 NLT
Observation:
This chapter records the words, “the Lord made David victorious wherever he went” twice. Each was concerning a different situation where David was victorious over his enemies. In these passages we see that it was the Lord, not David, who was credited with winning the victories. David was a fantastic king and warrior, but he was nothing special without the Lord God Almighty on his side.
Application:
We must always remember it is the Lord who fights our battles and gives us the victory. In our flesh, we are weak, but in Christ we are victorious over-comers. We must realize that we serve a victorious God who causes His people to walk in victory as they walk with Him. Victory is the fruit of following Jesus. It is in our new nature to live and walk in victory and not defeat. I want to see God’s people, and me as well, victorious wherever they go.
Prayer:
Lord God Almighty, You are high and lifted up. You are the God of all power and might. Dominion and strength belong to You. You are the source of every good thing. You brought victory to the people in Your word, let me walk in Your victory and always have a testimony of Your many victories in my life. Let me have more stories of Your deliverance, victory, and strength. Let me live a victorious life.
Yours,
Jeff
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