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They said to the messengers who came, Thus shall you tell the men of Jabesh Gilead, Tomorrow, by the time the sun is hot, you shall have deliverance. The messengers came and told the men of Jabesh; and they were glad. 1 Samuel 11:9 WEB

The Ammonites besieged Jabesh Gilead, and it looked pretty hopeless for the people living there. They told the people to give up and come out, but they held on and sent out messengers. When Saul heard the news, the Spirit of the Lord came upon him, and he told them to wait one more day. He then gathered men and at sunrise the battle began. The Ammonites were defeated, and the city was rescued from the siege.

The people of Jabesh were pressured by the enemy to give up, but they held on for another day and God sent them help. Sometimes when under pressure, we need to wait just one more day for our deliverance to arrive. In a matter of hours, things changed for them. Their breakthrough was so close, but if they had surrendered, it would have been a defeat instead of a victory.

Don't give up today when things look dark or hopeless because it can be so close. The Spirit of the Lord watches over you and nothing is hidden from Him. It just may be that by the time the sun is hot tomorrow, that your situation will have changed for the better.

Prayer: Father please send the Comforter to me today. You know my needs before I even ask them, and above all Lord, I need more of You. Help me hang on, draw my heart to You, and guide me into all that You have for me, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.

Note: Group News: The FAAD topic of the week is "Drama and Its Agents"! This topic is focused on reducing stress and anxiety triggers, so please do look into the discussion on the group page and the accompanying Thursday chat! The Creation Photographers group is focusing on "Reflections": We are to reflect the attributes of Jesus in our lives. That is God''s plan for us. This week look for Reflections and share what He shows you with us. Have a blessed day!