October 1, 2021
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Reading along with us in 2 Samuel? Here’s today’s reading:
2 Samuel 5 (NIV)
All the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and said, “We are your own flesh and blood. 2 In the past, while Saul was king over us, you were the one who led Israel on their military campaigns. And the Lord said to you, ‘You will shepherd my people Israel, and you will become their ruler.’”
3 When all the elders of Israel had come to King David at Hebron, the king made a covenant with them at Hebron before the Lord, and they anointed David king over Israel...........Continue Reading
David is king over Israel and he is consistently going to God for direction in his military strategy. He is obedient to God…but definitely has a love of women as he continues to add to his collection!
2Samuel 2&3
So God’s will of making David king over Israel is fulfilled and God’s blessing is upon him. The Jebusites had been a thorn in Israel’s side and they were not defeated when the Jews conquered the land under Joshua. That is probably the reason for their privado. And yet they are no match for God’s hand being with David. It is impressive that David so consistently seeks God’s direction and God honors that with victory as well as military tactics. May we seek God’s direction and provision so readily for our lives as well.
It is striking to see that David kept winning battles because God was with him. So will I keep winning my own battles if I keep sticking to God? I am going to say yes. Winning may not always look like what I picture it to be. There might be times i will think that things are falling apart instead of falling into place. But if my desire is aligned with God’s will, I think I could say that God’s blessings will be upon me.
David consistently asks the Lord for direction at each turn in the road so to speak. What character and understanding. I particularly liked the king of another country (Hiram) coming to build or help build David’s palace. God honors those who honor Him.
2 Samuel 5
2 Samuel 4&5
David follows the Lord and God’s will comes to fruition in establishing David as King. God is the commander of David’s army, David seeks direction and God directs him.
2 Samuel 5