The Israelis lived badly. Things will get worse. I remember in 1 Samuel 4-6 that Israel was led by the prophet Eli. The Israelis had just fought against the Philistines for decades. During that time, they pleaded with God for peace or to overcome these enemies.
In response to their failure, the State of Israel brought their most precious property into their next fight. Eli knew that the ark of the Covenant would certainly bring victory to them. Despite this, it will be a disastrous defeat. 30,000 people died in the privileged battle. This battle took the lives of Eli's son, Hophni & Phinehas. In addition, they lost the ark. After hearing news of their devastating defeat and terrible losses, Eli fell from his throne, broke his neck and died.
We are talking about a very bad day.
The Philistines began to celebrate victory in Ashdod. However, the celebration is short lived. Ashdod's prisoners soon became infected with tumors. The ark was removed and sent to Gath. The same result. Tumors. There is also a mouse infection. It moves again and again. Each result is the same. Rats and tumors. Five different cities encountered the same game. The population of Philistia has plummeted. This country is in panic.
Finally, the Philistines decided to return the ark to the Israelites to save their civilization. They know the relationship between the Ark and God. In order to plead with God and Israel, the Philistines not only returned to the ark, but also made sinful offers. The product includes five gold rats and five gold tumors. Yes, mice and tumors... but they are worth extra money.
Israel finally achieved peace with the Philistines. The destruction caused by the influence of the ark destroyed the Philistine army. Many soldiers died. When the family died, many other people had to leave the army to take care of the farm and estate. It will take several years before the army can be restored. It takes decades for their country to recover. The result is an entire generation of peace and prosperity in Israel.
Sometimes we pray seriously, but we feel discouraged when things get worse. God promised to give us what we long for, but he did not say that this road would be easy. The answer to our prayers is often the other side of our misfortune. We must endure misfortune and believe that God will be true to His Word.
James 1:2 My brothers, whenever there are many kinds of trials, this is pure joy, 3 because you know that the test of faith can cultivate perseverance. 4 Perseverance must complete its work so that you can mature and complete rather than lacking anything.
Knowing the other side of your trial is the ultimate victory.
God did not promise us life without conflict. But believing in God and surviving lives, we have fulfilled our desires and have won our victory and joy.
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