2 Samuel 8:1a
"In the course of time, David defeated the Philistines and subdued them..."
Notice the phrase, "IN THE COURSE OF TIME!"
David's victories did not come at his will.
David's victories did not occur by his craftiness.
Neither did David's victories come instantaneously.
Instead, David's victories were rewards for his diligent course of action.
"DAVID STAYED HIS COURSE!"
"ALTHOUGH IT GOT TOUGH, HE NEVER GAVE UP!"
The secret to David's success was not his victories, but his diligence!
You must understand that God had anointed David to be king long before any of his struggles began!
David was assured the victory, but it was up to him whether or not to stay on the road of success.
THE SAME IS TRUE FOR US!
GOD HAS ALREADY PROMISED US THAT WE HAVE THE VICTORY!
BUT WHAT WE DO WITH THAT PROMISE IS TOTALLY UP TO US!
Today, I encourage everyone reading this to:
"STAY THE COURSE!"
"DON'T GIVE UP, NO MATTER HOW TOUGH IT GETS!"
In a battle, two things are sure to occur, one opponent will "FOLD" & the other will emerge "VICTORIOUS".
"IN THE COURSE OF TIME, YOUR COURSE OF ACTION WILL DECIDE WHICH OPPONENT YOU BECOME!"