[S] 1 Samuel 30:6 --
6 Moreover David was greatly distressed because the people spoke of stoning him, for all the people were embittered, each one because of his sons and his daughters. But David strengthened himself in the Lord his God.
[O] When David and his warriors found the Amalekites raided their village and took everyone away these men were crushed and even came to a point of blaming David while some wanting to stone him. So much for trying to lead them as a leader as well as standing up for them when they were in need of a leader. At this point David regains his strength in the Lord his God and seeks His counsel for a plan to rescue his people. This moment of turn-around is not simple or easy and that's what sets apart David from other leaders.
[A] I don't believe there is a leader who will always be praised by the followers not because he or she is an imperfect leader, but because it's impossible to please the people's hearts at all times. Even our perfect Lord Jesus was crucified by His people (some were His followers). This is almost a stark reality of leadership roles in our world and how at times the only way to strengthen out of a situation like where David found himself in this passage is to turn to God This may be a lonely and depressing period but at the same time I need to remind myself God is much bigger than any of these depressing moments.
[P] Dear Father, please remind in the times of distress as a leader that You are watching over me and also for me to turn to You for guidance out of such a situation. Thank You for being there for me to turn to 24x7. In Jesus' name. Amen.
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