The Egyptian slave led David to the Amalekites, who were all drinking and reveling in their plunder. So, David and his men fought them and thoroughly defeated them. They also recovered everything taken, including the people. What once was the plunder of the Amalekites was now David’s plunder.

When David and the men came back, they were met by the 200 men who were too exhausted to continue. Some among David’s followers did not want to share the plunder with those who stayed behind, but David made it a statute that those who stayed with the supplies would share equally with those who went to the battle. He taught them in this way that it is the LORD who protected them, and it was the LORD who delivered their enemies into their hands. His deliverance is for all. Upon returning, David sent some of the plunder throughout Israel. It was a sign of encouragement and a message from the LORD who delivers.
Application: Lord, help me to depend on your protection and deliverance in all things. Help me to claim your victory and be a source of encouragement.
One Word: The Lord delivers