*TOPIC: DON'T WAIT, PURSUE, OVERTAKE AND RECOVER ALL.*(Series 7) *Scripture Reading:* 1 Samuel 30:6 *"Further, David was greatly distressed because the people spoke of stoning him, for all of them were embittered, each man for his sons and daughters. But David felt strengthened and encouraged in the Lord his God."*(AMP) All glory to God who has been so kind and merciful to us, today being the last day in July. Thank you Jesus. Today, I will be sharing with you on what to do to reclaim what the devil has stolen from you: *1) Encourage Yourself in the Lord:* The first thing you must do as a child of God and must patiently pay attention to it if the enemy has intruded your privacy, always encourage yourself in the Lord first. Don't give room for depression, always remember that God is capable to do all things. David and his men had been away at battle, when they returned home to Ziklag, only to find that their enemies, the Amalekites, had taken everything. Their wives, children and everyone else from their camp had been abducted. And to top it off—the Amalekites burned the whole place to the ground. David and his men “wept until they could weep no more” (verse 4). Then it got worse. David’s men were so bitter about what had happened, they began talking about stoning him! This is when David became greatly distressed. David found himself at a crossroads. *Have you ever been at a crossroads like that?* Something bad has happened. Maybe not Ziklag bad, but enough to put you in great distress. Something that you don’t see a way out of. *Most of us have been there. But this crossroads of sorts is important. That’s because you’re choosing which direction to go and, ultimately, your final destination. Will you stay in the place of weeping, distress and mourning and accept what seems to be your new reality? Or will you stand up, fight and reclaim what the devil has stolen from you?* One of the secret success of a man is ability to handle and be in charge of every situation. *David encourage himself in the Lord even in the midst of his toughest time. Wives, children, and all city set on fire. That's enough to demoralize a man.* To be continue tomorrow morning by God's Grace. Good morning and do have a great day, peace. *Prayer point:* May I never fall to the trap of the enemy. I gain strength in the journey of life in Jesus Christ name. Amen! T.S. AFOLAYAN