1Sa 30:6 | MHM | STEP | v. 6 : David was in great distress because his men were so angry that they talked about stoning him . They blamed David for their loss, thinking it was his fault for making the Amalekites angry and not protecting the city. When we are upset, we often look for someone to blame. The men also felt hopeless, because they had expected to become powerful by following David, but now they had lost everything. This was a very hard test for David. He was rejected by Saul, sent away by the Philistines, attacked by the Amalekites, and now his own friends turned against him. Often, things seem worst just before they get better. God sometimes brings His people very low before helping them rise again. Even when everyone else was upset and angry, David encouraged himself in the Lord his God. While his men were bitter and hopeless, David trusted God. He remembered God’s promises, God’s power, and that God can bring good out of evil for those who love Him (Romans 8:28 ). David did not let anger or fear control him. Instead, he chose to trust in God. What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee (Psalm 56:3 ). Even when he was at the end of his own strength, his faith was still strong.

‏ 1 Samuel 30:6

v. 6: David was in great distress because his men were so angry that they talked about stoning him . They blamed David for their loss, thinking it was his fault for making the Amalekites angry and not protecting the city. When we are upset, we often look for someone to blame. The men also felt hopeless, because they had expected to become powerful by following David, but now they had lost everything. This was a very hard test for David. He was rejected by Saul, sent away by the Philistines, attacked by the Amalekites, and now his own friends turned against him. Often, things seem worst just before they get better. God sometimes brings His people very low before helping them rise again.

Even when everyone else was upset and angry, David encouraged himself in the Lord his God. While his men were bitter and hopeless, David trusted God. He remembered God’s promises, God’s power, and that God can bring good out of evil for those who love Him (Romans 8:28 ^a). David did not let anger or fear control him. Instead, he chose to trust in God. What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee (Psalm 56:3 ^b). Even when he was at the end of his own strength, his faith was still strong.