1 Samuel 25:16 (KJV) By Night and By Day

1 Samuel 25:16 (KJV) 

They were a wall unto us both by night and day, all the while we were with them keeping the sheep.

I see this passage as an example of the ministry of encouragement I hope to have in these years of my life: “They were a wall unto us… all the while we were with them…”

I understand that there are aspects of the passage that did not work out as intended. I expect that will be the case in my ministry of encouragement as well. But the intent was there, and there were those who recognized the value.

They were a wall unto them.

• They protected them day and night from whatever trouble might come.
• They protected their possessions so that nothing was missing, “all the while we were with them.”

Neither did they take anything from them, nor did they allow anyone else to do so.

David intended to greet Nabal. 

It did not work out so well, but still he desired to be an encouragement and a friend.

I have already discovered that some pastors who do not know me have been a bit suspicious of me. I understand that. They do not know whether I have come to encourage or to criticize. Lord knows there are plenty of critics in our world.

Here is what I hope to do as an ambassador of encouragement:

• I hope to greet those preachers I have contact with—especially if I hear that they are distressed or discouraged in some way.
• I hope to take nothing from them. My goal is for whatever ministry I am able to offer to be self-supported, so that I am not an expense to those who could use encouragement.
• I hope to be a wall unto them while I am with them. I cannot protect them from thieves, but perhaps I can prevent them from being robbed of joy, courage, faith, and the awareness of the Lord’s presence.

These men were a “wall unto them” in the name of David. 

I want to be a wall unto those I minister to in the name of the Lord and as a representative of Liberty Baptist Church, where I am a member.

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By Night and By Day: A Ministry of Encouragement

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📖 “They were a wall unto us… all the while we were with them.” (1 Samuel 25:16, KJV)

God still uses faithful believers to protect joy, strengthen courage, and steady hearts—especially those serving Him in hard places. Sometimes the greatest ministry isn’t loud leadership, but quiet presence.

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Who has been a “wall unto you” during a difficult season—or who might God be calling you to encourage right now? Share in the comments.

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1 Samuel 25:16 (KJV) By Night and By Day