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When the Philistines heard that they had anointed David king over Israel, all the Philistines went up to seek out David; and when David heard of it, he went down to the stronghold. 2 Samuel 5:17

When old companions, old lusts, and sins crowd in upon you, and when you feel that you are ready to sink, what can save you, sinking sinner? This alone - I have a high priest in heaven, and he can support in the hour of affliction. Robert Murray M'Cheyne

(The Philistines took a war stance) Then David prayed to God: ‘Shall I go up and fight the Philistines? Will you help me beat them?’ And the Lord said to David, "Go up, (and yes)." 2 Samuel 5:18,19

Where do you run for help? When you are in trouble, what is your first instinct? Do you run to others or to God? Is it usually the counsel of another rather than the counsel found in waiting upon God in prayer? Why is this the way it is? Why do we run to man before we run to God? Kay Arthur, Precept Ministries International

.David defeated (the Philistines at) Baal Perazim; and said, ‘The Lord has broken through my enemies before me, like a breakthrough of water.’ 2 Samuel 5:20

Believe that Our God Jehovah is there between you and your difficulty, and what baffles you will flee before Him, as clouds before the gale. Frederick Brotherton (F. B. ) Meyer

And (the Philistines) left their images (idols on the battlefield where they were defeated), and David and his men carried them away (and burned them). 2 Samuel 5:21

Follow the fallout from conflict with faithful responsibility.

Then the Philistines went up once again (against David who had won the last battle) and deployed themselves in the Valley of Rephaim (same place as before). 2 Samuel 5:22

Temptations, unlike opportunities, will always give you second chances. Orlando A. Battista

"Voice of Inspiration" from Andy Castro

Pretzel Love-Psalms 91:14