And nothing of theirs was lacking, either small or great, sons or daughters, spoil or anything which they had taken from them; David recovered all. Then David took all the flocks; herds they had driven before those other livestock, and said, “This is David’s Spoil.”

1 Samuel 30:19-20

 

When David and his men returned from the battle, they found the city burned with fire, and their wives and sons, and daughters had been taken captive.

 

Needless to say, there was much grief and weeping. Yet, David sought the Lord on whether to go on a recovery mission. The Lord gave a yes and promised David would recover all.

 

Some of you have been in a battle. A war on your lives as you try to move forward with Christ. It would seem one thing after another has been taken from you, yet I would nudge you to look for the spoils of war.

 

Last night in our support group, we discussed the plunder and spoils of war we might miss if we focus on the losses.

 

We found some had begun to flourish in gifts that otherwise would have stayed hidden if not for the raging war. Others had come out from under abuse and oppression and are finally finding who Jesus designed them to be. Others were well into new creativity because the burden of what was never God’s best for them was no longer a heavy present. Freedom was coming forward for everyone, and the spoils of war were being seen.

 

What, today, might be your spoils of war? You can focus on the losses and stay steeped in despair, or ask God to begin to show you your spoils of war.

 

Maybe it’s a hidden gift that God is desiring to blow His breath on. Maybe it’s the first time you actually have true peace after living in a hellish situation for years. Maybe you are regaining your health because God severed that which was taking it from you. You might find yourself with a new land and territory. Your borders may have been expanded through all the pain. Your ministry is now a large part of your plunder.

 

The devil didn’t bank on this.

He forgot the way God works.

Maybe He just thought you wouldn’t know to look for it.

 

But I’m here to tell you that you have some plunder coming your way, friend.

 

Look for it.

Ask for it.

Focus on it.

It’s time for a recovery mission with Jesus.

 

In the battle for your future and purpose, God has gathered spoils for you.

 

It ain’t over.

You will recover…ALL…and then some…