#soap # 1 Samuel 30 ## Title: The Lord is Always There ## Scripture: (1 Samuel 30:6) “David was very upset, for the men were thinking of stoning him; each man grieved bitterly over his sons and daughters. But David drew strength from the Lord his God.” (NET) ## Observation: A terrible tragedy. These mighty men, who are fearless in battle, have been brought low by losing their families. Even their loyalties are in question. David, feeling the same devastation, turned to the only Source that had never failed him, God. He encouraged himself in the Lord. We see this when he faced Saul concerning Goliath. He told them of God’s past faithfulness and said that if God was with him then, He will still be with him now. I wonder if that is what he did again. I wonder if his prayer was something like, “God, this is the toughest challenge yet. This is terrible. But You were with me when the bear and the lion attacked. You were with me against Goliath and you have been with me through all of Saul’s foolishness. You won’t stop now.” ## Application: Encourage yourself daily in the Lord. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for always being there.