When Men Let Their Guard DownSample

Day Six – Take It Back!

Once David repented, made things right with God, and strengthened himself in the Lord, he knew he had God’s ear. There was a clear line of communication. He was not going to make the same mistake again and move on his own without God’s direction. David cried out to God again. Only this time he asked God, “What do I do?”

The Lord God heard David’s cries, as He will yours, and answered him (in other words), “Rally your men, son! Take it back—and don’t just get some of it. Get all of it!”

God’s not into doing anything halfway.

God was fully aware of the mistakes David and his men had made, yet He was still with them. He will be with you too. The enemy lies when he says, “It’s too late. You’ve messed up too much.”

That is not true. God can supernaturally redeem what has been lost to make you stronger. Your past isn’t your past if it’s still affecting your present. Ask God what to do and where to go from here to redeem your mistakes.

Taking back your life personally and taking back the culture are tightly linked. The second can’t happen until the first happens. With God’s favor it will happen. When David rallied his men, I believe they could see the resolve and confidence he had after connecting with God.

Once again they chose to follow one whose face reflected authority and power. They released their bitterness and anger toward David and refocused it toward the goal.

The same will happen to you. When you strengthen yourself in the Lord, the people around you will begin to notice and have confidence in your steps to new life.