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Restoration happens only when you really, really want to regain what you have lost. David wept before the Lord. God always honours a broken spirit and a continue heart.
2. Seek after God.
In the midst of all the confusion, “David encouraged himself in the Lord his God” (1Sam 30:6). There will be moments when you have to go to God’s presence all by yourself to find strength in Him. David started seeking the face of God to know His mind in the midst of his difficult times and situation.
3. Surround yourself with strong believers.
David had 600 men, but at Brook Besor, only 400 were left as the rest were too weary to continue with him. Strength is absolutely vital in restoration work. Surround yourself with believers who have the spiritual stamina to last the distance with you.
4. Gain knowledge of the situation.
David needed knowledge. An Egyptian provided him with valuable information concerning the secret hideouts of the enemies (1Sam 30:11-16). Strength comes from a position of knowing.
5. Persevere until total victory is achieved. Never become complacent.
Although David and his men were exhausted, they fought the Amalekites until the latter was totally subdued (1Sam 30:17).
6. Be serious to take back all the spoil.
David recovered all that the Amalekites had stolen away (1Sam 30:18-20). You need to take stock of all the losses Satan has inflicted upon your life and have an unshakable desire to recover them.
What do you want to see God restore to you?
Ziklag is a powerful remainder of one truth: that in your darkest hour of loss, there is always hope and restoration in God.