Do you rejoice when dealing with persecution?
Perceive: After David finds a safe place for his parents, he continues to seek safety for himself and his band of brothers. To learn more about David’s current situation, King Saul resorts to offering a substantial reward. Doeg the Edomite informs the king he saw David talking to Ahimelech, the high priest, receive some food, and acquire a weapon. After Saul hears a report on the whereabouts of his sworn enemy, he reacts as a half-crazed lunatic. Next, he summons the priests, accuses them of aiding his enemy, and orders their deaths. Seeing the guards refuse to kill the Lord’s priests, Doeg the Edomite slays them all and kills all in the city of Nob including women and children.
Practice: There is no guarantee that those who serve God will not suffer harm or even death at the hands of an evil individual or group. Edmund Burke once said, “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing!” Regardless of man’s action or inaction, in the end, all evil will be obliterated. Believing individuals who remain faithful through their trials will experience greater rewards. In His ministry, Jesus said, “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad for your reward is great in heaven,” (Matthew 5:10-12).
Pray: Heavenly Father, strengthen me for whatever battles I may face in this life and help me be a godly man no matter what.
This devotional challenge comes from The Heart of a Lion - King David of Israel and is available on Amazon.com
Practice: There is no guarantee that those who serve God will not suffer harm or even death at the hands of an evil individual or group. Edmund Burke once said, “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing!” Regardless of man’s action or inaction, in the end, all evil will be obliterated. Believing individuals who remain faithful through their trials will experience greater rewards. In His ministry, Jesus said, “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad for your reward is great in heaven,” (Matthew 5:10-12).
Pray: Heavenly Father, strengthen me for whatever battles I may face in this life and help me be a godly man no matter what.
This devotional challenge comes from The Heart of a Lion - King David of Israel and is available on Amazon.com
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