Ziglag

A city in the south of Judah. It was given to David who lived there for a period (1 Sam 27:6,7).

Later when David and his men were away fighting, an enemy army burned Ziglag and the remaining inhabitants and livestock were taken captive. When the distraught men considered stoning David, he “encouraged himself in the Lord”, turned to God for guidance and was able to lead his men to recapture all their families, livestock and possessions intact (1 Sam 30:1-26). Some in his army had

Fight for your spiritual inheritance

been too exhausted to pursue the enemy army. From this account we learn when all looks hopeless God has an answer, so don’t wallow in self-pity, rather seek God. Strenuous effort is required to retake from the enemy what is our inheritance. David insisted on equality, that these soldiers receive back not just their families but their belongings as well, portraying a Christian principle – we are all equal in God’s sight. A deathbed repentance and acceptance of Christ is just as effective for eternal life as a person who has walked with Him all their life although there will not be any rewards as there has been no service for the Kingdom.

The world’s way is to look after one’s own self by getting, while Jesus wants us to be concerned about sharing and giving to others.