July 13, 2010
II Samuel 1:19 - "How the mighty have fallen..."
II Samuel 1:25 - "How the mighty have fallen..."
II Samuel 1:27 - "How the mighty have fallen! The weapons of war are gone."
David was very saddened when he learned of Saul's death. Thank goodness that God protected David from being part of the army of Philistines that attacked Saul and the Israelites. David was wrongly accused and chased by Saul, but his heart was sad at Saul's death.
All throughout "the storm" that my husband and I have been caught in for almost four years, we have strongly felt God's guidance and direction in our lives. From one of our Pastor's specific prayer months before this ever began, to Jane (Her Name Was Jane), scripture, sermons, family, friends, music, and many other things, we have seen the hand of God working in our lives. He has absolutely prepared us for each step along the way.
Even though He has prepared us for each step, there are times it's difficult to come face to face with the reality of the consequences people face for their life choices. I've cried many tears these last few days as I think about it. My concern for my sister and brother-in-law runs deep. I feel like God is opening a window and showing me things that I really wish I could ignore and not see. Throughout the Old Testament it is clear that there are consequences (both good and bad) for our actions. I think back to Leviticus 26 and the rewards for obeying God (Verses 1–13); the punishment for not obeying God (Verses 14–39); and there is always hope (Verses 40–46). God says in Leviticus 26:40–46 - "But maybe the people will confess their sins and the sins of their ancestors; maybe they will admit they turned against me and sinned against me; which made me turn against them and send them into the land of their enemies. IF these disobedient people are sorry for what they did AND accept punishment for their sin... I will remember."
There are things (and people) in our lives that we cannot change. We really do need to "let go" and let God.
David did not bring Saul down. Saul's choices took him down. "How the mighty have fallen! The weapons of war are gone."
Next Entry: II Samuel 2:1 – 3:5
II Samuel 1:19 - "How the mighty have fallen..."
II Samuel 1:25 - "How the mighty have fallen..."
II Samuel 1:27 - "How the mighty have fallen! The weapons of war are gone."
David was very saddened when he learned of Saul's death. Thank goodness that God protected David from being part of the army of Philistines that attacked Saul and the Israelites. David was wrongly accused and chased by Saul, but his heart was sad at Saul's death.
All throughout "the storm" that my husband and I have been caught in for almost four years, we have strongly felt God's guidance and direction in our lives. From one of our Pastor's specific prayer months before this ever began, to Jane (Her Name Was Jane), scripture, sermons, family, friends, music, and many other things, we have seen the hand of God working in our lives. He has absolutely prepared us for each step along the way.
Even though He has prepared us for each step, there are times it's difficult to come face to face with the reality of the consequences people face for their life choices. I've cried many tears these last few days as I think about it. My concern for my sister and brother-in-law runs deep. I feel like God is opening a window and showing me things that I really wish I could ignore and not see. Throughout the Old Testament it is clear that there are consequences (both good and bad) for our actions. I think back to Leviticus 26 and the rewards for obeying God (Verses 1–13); the punishment for not obeying God (Verses 14–39); and there is always hope (Verses 40–46). God says in Leviticus 26:40–46 - "But maybe the people will confess their sins and the sins of their ancestors; maybe they will admit they turned against me and sinned against me; which made me turn against them and send them into the land of their enemies. IF these disobedient people are sorry for what they did AND accept punishment for their sin... I will remember."
There are things (and people) in our lives that we cannot change. We really do need to "let go" and let God.
David did not bring Saul down. Saul's choices took him down. "How the mighty have fallen! The weapons of war are gone."
Next Entry: II Samuel 2:1 – 3:5
