Chapter 17 (Ephesians 6:12; Revelation 12:12.) David’s Struggle—David was a representative man. His history is of interest to every soul who is striving for eternal victories. In his life two powers struggled for the mastery. Unbelief marshalled its forces, and tried to eclipse the light shining upon him from the throne of God. Day by day the battle went on in his heart, Satan disputing every step of advance made by the forces of righteousness. David understood what it meant to fight against principalities and powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world. At times it seemed that the enemy must gain the victory. But in the end, faith conquered, and David rejoiced in the saving power of Jehovah. {3BC 1142.9}

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(Ef. 6,12; Åb. 12,12.) Davids kamp. - David var en repræsentativ mand. Hans (1143) historie er af interesse for enhver sjæl som stræber efter evige sejre. I hans liv er der to der kæmper for overherredømmet. Vantroen bringer sine styrker i orden, og prøver at fordunkle det lys der skinner på ham fra Guds trone. Dag for dag er kampen i gang i hans hjerte, Satan strides om ethvert skridt der gøres for retfærdighedens styrker. David forstod hvad det vil sige at kæmpe imod magter og myndigheder, imod denne verdens herskere og mørke. Nogle gange er det som at fjenden må vinde sejr. Men til sidst sejrer troen, og David fryder sig over Jehovas frelsende magt.