FAIH CAPSULE:You cannot hear from God and doubt what you have heard.

1 Samuel 23:1-5, Philippians 4:1-8

It is written, “The LORD redeems the soul of His servants, and none of those who trust in Him shall be condemned.” (Proverbs 34:22) “Trust in Him at all times, you people; Pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us.” (Psalm 62:8) Have you really put your trust in the Lord? There is a difference in saying “I trust in the Lord” and in actually putting your trust in the Lord. Many times words are easier said than done. In the face of life challenges, will you still hold on to your trust in God? When David was running away from Saul, with his small band of warriors he was in position to deliver the inhabitants of Keilah from the hands of the Philistines. “Therefore David inquired of the LORD, saying, “Shall I go and attack these Philistines?” And the LORD said to David, “Go and attack the Philistines, and save Keilah.”” (1 Samuel 23:2)Just like David inquired, have you inquired from God about your next move? David’s action was a demonstration of his trust in God. David received the permission to go but his men around him could not agree. David’s men responded, ““Look, we are afraid here in Judah, how much more then if we go to Keilah against the armies of the Philistines?” (1 Samuel 23:3) The men of David were very correct. They had been running because they were afraid from where they were coming from and that was impacting where they were going. David knew in whom he had his trust and he could not allow where he was coming from to terminate where he was going. Knowing that God is a God of confirmation, you can always seek Him to confirm His Word in every area of life. David went back to God. “Then David inquired of the LORD once again. And the LORD answered him and said, “Arise, go down to Keilah, for I will deliver the Philistines into your hand.”” (1 Samuel 23:4) You cannot hear from God and doubt what you have heard. When you hear from God, there will be neither debate nor fear. The whole world can say no; but you will say yes. The existence of doubt is the evidence that you have not heard from Him. David went forward and delivered the inhabitants of Keilah. It is all about placing trust in the Lord. Having a perfect peace is having a peace that surpasses all understanding and it is the evidence of trusting in God. Isaiah 26:3-4 encourages us, ““You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind stayed on You, because he trusts in You. 4 Trust in the LORD forever, for in YAH, the LORD, is everlasting strength.”

Prayer for today: Ask the Lord for the grace to be able to trust in Him consistently.