When was the last time you examined your faith?
Perceive: This section of his story began with David alone and isolated, when he should have been leading his men. It ends with him out of his bed and back in the battle. He confessed his sins, God forgave him, and now he was fit for the fight. After capturing a city, Joab sends for his king to lead the army, or as acting general he will get the glory. David gathers an army, fights at Rabbah, and captures the city. Rabbah was the most important and best-defended Ammonite occupation. After gaining a new crown, gold, and the spoils of war, he consigns his captives to preparing building materials. No doubt he planned on strengthening civilian and military structures throughout Israelite territory by using this workforce.
Practice: David is a shining example of how important it is to take periodic inventory of your walk with God. “Therefore, let anyone who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall.” (1 Corinthians 10:12). If you allow your desires to take charge of your life, you will eventually dive into deep sin. Feelings are deceptive. God wants His men to daily seek His face and examine themselves to be sure they are still living in the faith (2 Corinthians 13:5).
Pray: Great and mighty God, help me seek Your face on a daily basis. Help me evaluate the depth of my faith as I work and live in a broken and dark world. Increase my faith as needed for the tasks You have assigned me to do.
This devotional challenge comes from The Heart of a Lion - King David of Israel and is available on Amazon.com
Practice: David is a shining example of how important it is to take periodic inventory of your walk with God. “Therefore, let anyone who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall.” (1 Corinthians 10:12). If you allow your desires to take charge of your life, you will eventually dive into deep sin. Feelings are deceptive. God wants His men to daily seek His face and examine themselves to be sure they are still living in the faith (2 Corinthians 13:5).
Pray: Great and mighty God, help me seek Your face on a daily basis. Help me evaluate the depth of my faith as I work and live in a broken and dark world. Increase my faith as needed for the tasks You have assigned me to do.
This devotional challenge comes from The Heart of a Lion - King David of Israel and is available on Amazon.com
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