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YOU AND YOUR REACTION TO SETBACKS (FAILURE)
It is quite logical that after events of setbacks, disappointments or failures, there lies the heightened possibility that in the light of trying to express our regret for not taking certain adequate steps that could have ensured success, we give certain reactions such as tears of frustration, wailings of exasperation and sometimes, thoughts of throwing in the towel (giving up). These are ungodly tendencies that manifest out of us thanks to our sinister situation.
The Book of I Samuel 30:1-20 gives a detailed account of a particular event took place in the life of David that shows that disposition God expects from every single believer in times of setbacks.
David had run away from Saul who sought to kill him. He went into the camp of the Philistines (these were die-hard enemies of the Israelites whom David had once killed their champion – Goliath). But God gave Him uncommon favour before Achish, the king of Gath – a principal garrison (stronghold) of the Philistines. His relationship with Achish and the Philistines was waxing stronger and stronger to the extent that Achish gave him and his men lands to inhabit with their families. In order to show how much Achish was involved with David, he dangerously invited David to come and war alongside him against David’s own people whom he was to rule. Of course, in order for David to keep himself favoured, he accepted to go to war against the Israelites. But on getting to the battle ground, the other Lords of the Philistines would not take the risk. David and his men were sent back home.
Permit me to say, considering all the situations David had been in, his life seemed to be looking to be going smoothly now. At least he was anointed to rule, and now he was ruling and presiding over a group of people. But that was not were God wanted him to be. Those were not the kind of people his anointing was for (I Samuel 22:2). Do not be complacent with your current situation – there is more for you than you have now in God.
On getting back to their city, they realized that they had been raided – the raiders had carted away their belongings, wives and children. That’s what happens when our pursuits to please others to improve our status and lives instead of pleasing God - it makes us leave our life unguarded. The Devil moves in and raids (John 10:10).
The Bible says David and his men sat down and wept till they no longer had strength to weep anymore. Grown men, men of war, men of valour, men of power, solid men, and rugged men began to weep. You can begin to imagine what the scene looked like. The little they’ve been able to gather had been scattered. The Devil poured sand inside their garri. They had been denied of their little comfort. But God only folded his Almighty arms and was watching their dirge. They were mourning people that were still alive. They were mourning their oncoming victory. And unfortunately, the imminent frustration set in too quickly. They began to talk about stoning David to death.
Here comes the part that makes me happy about David. When he was tired of weeping and realized that his weeping would not resolve the issue at hand, the Bible says, he encouraged himself in the Lord. He then realized that the God that anointed him is the God that rules in the affairs of Men. He asked God, “Should I pursue?” And God immediately got to work. He said “pursue, for you shall overtake and without fail, recover all”. Well, the rest was an overwhelming victory. David and his men who still had strength to fight went and located the band of Amalekite raiders whom God had delayed to foolishly hold parties before getting to their stronghold. When you celebrate premature success, you become susceptible to ambush. The Bible says David recovered everything he had lost to them and more importantly, he spoiled them – more than enough loot for himself and his men that he sent some gifts to the elders of Israel to fund his political ambitions as he understood that his gift would pave way for him. He was now better off than his situation before the raid.
Superb, isn’t it??? David could have been stoned to death. His anointing to rule Israel could have been made useless before he even ruled. Crying and sulking has never solved any problem and it would never solve any. When the Israelites got to the red sea and saw the angry looking Egyptians coming from behind, they began to cry and God told Moses to tell them to move forward. Move forward to where??? Would they swim through the red sea??? God did not create any path in the red sea until they moved forward.
Are you in a seemingly difficult position? Have you failed a life changing examination? Have you amassed more carryover courses than the number of shoes in Lagos Market? Is your CGPA so low that it cannot dial MTN to MTN if it is converted to airtime? Are your parents deliberating divorce? Is it that the finances of the family is below par and you are finding it hard to get back on your financial feet? Have you been heartbroken by colleagues, associates, friends or acquaintances?
I’ll only ask you, have you been thrown into the Lions’ Den? Have you been viciously thrown out of your house by a relative with a gun to your head? Have been unable to give get pregnant and the second wife is tired of seeing children around her? Have you been thrown into a fiery furnace enough to roast with its smoke? Have you been thrown into burning oil? Have you ever been sold into slavery?
Well, if none of the above have happened to you, the God that realigned the situations of Daniel, David, Hannah, Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego, John the beloved and Joseph respectively for their good, will see to your situation provided you seek Him and do what you have to do rather than for you sit around in idleness crying and regretting over spilled milk. Remember, they that know their God, shall be strong and shall do exploits!
Agape love.
Written by:
Elegbede Olumide
Babcock University
YOU AND YOUR REACTION TO SETBACKS (FAILURE)
It is quite logical that after events of setbacks, disappointments or failures, there lies the heightened possibility that in the light of trying to express our regret for not taking certain adequate steps that could have ensured success, we give certain reactions such as tears of frustration, wailings of exasperation and sometimes, thoughts of throwing in the towel (giving up). These are ungodly tendencies that manifest out of us thanks to our sinister situation.
The Book of I Samuel 30:1-20 gives a detailed account of a particular event took place in the life of David that shows that disposition God expects from every single believer in times of setbacks.
David had run away from Saul who sought to kill him. He went into the camp of the Philistines (these were die-hard enemies of the Israelites whom David had once killed their champion – Goliath). But God gave Him uncommon favour before Achish, the king of Gath – a principal garrison (stronghold) of the Philistines. His relationship with Achish and the Philistines was waxing stronger and stronger to the extent that Achish gave him and his men lands to inhabit with their families. In order to show how much Achish was involved with David, he dangerously invited David to come and war alongside him against David’s own people whom he was to rule. Of course, in order for David to keep himself favoured, he accepted to go to war against the Israelites. But on getting to the battle ground, the other Lords of the Philistines would not take the risk. David and his men were sent back home.
Permit me to say, considering all the situations David had been in, his life seemed to be looking to be going smoothly now. At least he was anointed to rule, and now he was ruling and presiding over a group of people. But that was not were God wanted him to be. Those were not the kind of people his anointing was for (I Samuel 22:2). Do not be complacent with your current situation – there is more for you than you have now in God.
On getting back to their city, they realized that they had been raided – the raiders had carted away their belongings, wives and children. That’s what happens when our pursuits to please others to improve our status and lives instead of pleasing God - it makes us leave our life unguarded. The Devil moves in and raids (John 10:10).
The Bible says David and his men sat down and wept till they no longer had strength to weep anymore. Grown men, men of war, men of valour, men of power, solid men, and rugged men began to weep. You can begin to imagine what the scene looked like. The little they’ve been able to gather had been scattered. The Devil poured sand inside their garri. They had been denied of their little comfort. But God only folded his Almighty arms and was watching their dirge. They were mourning people that were still alive. They were mourning their oncoming victory. And unfortunately, the imminent frustration set in too quickly. They began to talk about stoning David to death.
Here comes the part that makes me happy about David. When he was tired of weeping and realized that his weeping would not resolve the issue at hand, the Bible says, he encouraged himself in the Lord. He then realized that the God that anointed him is the God that rules in the affairs of Men. He asked God, “Should I pursue?” And God immediately got to work. He said “pursue, for you shall overtake and without fail, recover all”. Well, the rest was an overwhelming victory. David and his men who still had strength to fight went and located the band of Amalekite raiders whom God had delayed to foolishly hold parties before getting to their stronghold. When you celebrate premature success, you become susceptible to ambush. The Bible says David recovered everything he had lost to them and more importantly, he spoiled them – more than enough loot for himself and his men that he sent some gifts to the elders of Israel to fund his political ambitions as he understood that his gift would pave way for him. He was now better off than his situation before the raid.
Superb, isn’t it??? David could have been stoned to death. His anointing to rule Israel could have been made useless before he even ruled. Crying and sulking has never solved any problem and it would never solve any. When the Israelites got to the red sea and saw the angry looking Egyptians coming from behind, they began to cry and God told Moses to tell them to move forward. Move forward to where??? Would they swim through the red sea??? God did not create any path in the red sea until they moved forward.
Are you in a seemingly difficult position? Have you failed a life changing examination? Have you amassed more carryover courses than the number of shoes in Lagos Market? Is your CGPA so low that it cannot dial MTN to MTN if it is converted to airtime? Are your parents deliberating divorce? Is it that the finances of the family is below par and you are finding it hard to get back on your financial feet? Have you been heartbroken by colleagues, associates, friends or acquaintances?
I’ll only ask you, have you been thrown into the Lions’ Den? Have you been viciously thrown out of your house by a relative with a gun to your head? Have been unable to give get pregnant and the second wife is tired of seeing children around her? Have you been thrown into a fiery furnace enough to roast with its smoke? Have you been thrown into burning oil? Have you ever been sold into slavery?
Well, if none of the above have happened to you, the God that realigned the situations of Daniel, David, Hannah, Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego, John the beloved and Joseph respectively for their good, will see to your situation provided you seek Him and do what you have to do rather than for you sit around in idleness crying and regretting over spilled milk. Remember, they that know their God, shall be strong and shall do exploits!
Agape love.
Written by:
Elegbede Olumide
Babcock University
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