July 20, 2010
The LORD gave David victory everywhere he went (II Samuel 8:6,14), and David "did what was fair and right for all his people." He also did what was fair and right for Saul's family, even after all he endured because of Saul's delusional life. He found Saul's grandson and took care of him. The land that belonged to Saul was given to the grandson as well.
Even though David was doing what was fair and right, he was still misunderstood by his enemies. He sends condolences to Hanun (the King of the Ammonites) when his father died. Instead of receiving David's messengers as ones who were bringing messages of comfort, Hanun accused them of being spies and his men humiliated them. When the Ammonites realized their response and actions were bringing them trouble they went out and hired other people to help them. David's men were faced with the enemy in front of them and behind them. They were surrounded. His men chose to believe (II Samuel 10:12). "Be strong. We must fight bravely.... The LORD will do what He thinks right." The LORD once again gave the victory and the enemies ran away.
The Lord will do what He thinks right. We believe that. We trust Him. No matter what. Our trust and faith is in God and God alone.
Next Entry: II Samuel 11:1 – 12:31
The LORD gave David victory everywhere he went (II Samuel 8:6,14), and David "did what was fair and right for all his people." He also did what was fair and right for Saul's family, even after all he endured because of Saul's delusional life. He found Saul's grandson and took care of him. The land that belonged to Saul was given to the grandson as well.
Even though David was doing what was fair and right, he was still misunderstood by his enemies. He sends condolences to Hanun (the King of the Ammonites) when his father died. Instead of receiving David's messengers as ones who were bringing messages of comfort, Hanun accused them of being spies and his men humiliated them. When the Ammonites realized their response and actions were bringing them trouble they went out and hired other people to help them. David's men were faced with the enemy in front of them and behind them. They were surrounded. His men chose to believe (II Samuel 10:12). "Be strong. We must fight bravely.... The LORD will do what He thinks right." The LORD once again gave the victory and the enemies ran away.
The Lord will do what He thinks right. We believe that. We trust Him. No matter what. Our trust and faith is in God and God alone.
Next Entry: II Samuel 11:1 – 12:31
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