Strong in the Lord: Obedience Strengthens Us
by Marilynn Chadwick
If God be for us, who can be against us? (Romans 8:31 KJV).
We've been exploring practical ways to grow strong in the Lord. Earlier, we saw how King David strengthened himself after a devastating attack by the Amalekites. He got alone and "strengthened himself in the Lord" (1 Samuel 30:6 ESV). Then he courageously obeyed God's instructions. David had experienced God's power in battle before, so he was certain God could be trusted again. David's obedience resulted in a thrilling victory.
In Hebrew and Greek, the original Bible languages, the words for listen and obey are…
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