Just Hang On!

Israel found themselves in a difficult situation—surrounded and outnumbered by their enemy—doomed to defeat and destruction—without hope. When Saul heard of the grave situation GOD’s people were in, the Scripture says, “the Spirit of God came upon him in power and he burned with anger” (1 Sam 11:6). 

Saul sent messengers back to them with these words of assurance, “By the time the sun is hot tomorrow, you will be delivered” (1 Sam 11:9). When he and his fighting men arrived on scene, they utterly destroyed Israel’s enemy. Although defeat appeared inevitable in the eyes of the Israelites, Saul encouraged them to just hang on, victory was on its way!

We often find ourselves in difficult situations—financial, health-related, marriage, lost loved ones, any mountain standing in your path. These situations grow bigger and bigger as the enemy taunts us with them. Soon, we find ourselves overwhelmed by their immensity. And before long, we are ready to throw up our hands in surrender and just give up.

Peter wrote: “Be sober! Be on the alert! Your adversary the Devil is prowling around like a roaring lion, looking for anyone he can devour” (1 Pet 5:8). Satan is out to devour and destroy anyone who will listen to him. What often begins as a little issue soon becomes a major problem as Satan continues to twist and lie to us. Before long, our problem overwhelms us and we find ourselves at the door of defeat—ready to give up.

This is the time to re-focus our attention. Understand our position in GOD. John tells us: “you belong to God. So you have won the victory… because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world” (1 John 4:4). Satan’s bite is averted as we recognize that greater is the One who is in me, than the one who is roaring outside me. The GOD in you is bigger than any mountain you are facing, bigger than any situation you come against. Your battle belongs to Him and He will conquer your enemies before your eyes.

So, today, just hang on and trust GOD’s promises for your victory over everything that the enemy brings against you.