What does your faith look like to others?
Perceive: Once again some loyal friends rallied to King David. This time it is Zadok, his band of Levites, the ark of the covenant, and Abiathar the priest who arrive on the scene after the people just left the city. These loyal friends felt the possession of the ark would visibly demonstrate that David was the divinely appointed ruler of all Israel. His response to these men gives another glance at his heart. He is a man after God’s own heart as he models submission to God’s will, be it good things or bad things. He is placing this situation into the hands of His Almighty God! As priests, it would be normal for them to be with or stay with the ark. Absalom would not suspect them if they went back and served as spies. After agreeing to the plan, they return with the ark of God to Jerusalem.
Practice: Sometimes we make plans because they look and feel right but along the way, they are changed by God directly or indirectly. These men joined David’s camp because they thought it was the right and best thing to do. David, however, sees things from a different perspective and orders them back to be part of his ability to gather intelligence. Additionally, it may have crossed his mind, that some might think he was trusting in the presence of the ark as though it were a good luck charm, as did Eli and his sons (1 Samuel 4:5-11). Faith is the assurance of things hoped for and the conviction of things not seen (Hebrews 11:1). How do you see your faith?
Pray: God Almighty, into Your hands I place my life and ministry. Please help me trust in You no matter what the circumstances.
This devotional challenge comes from The Heart of a Lion - King David of Israel and is available on Amazon.com
Practice: Sometimes we make plans because they look and feel right but along the way, they are changed by God directly or indirectly. These men joined David’s camp because they thought it was the right and best thing to do. David, however, sees things from a different perspective and orders them back to be part of his ability to gather intelligence. Additionally, it may have crossed his mind, that some might think he was trusting in the presence of the ark as though it were a good luck charm, as did Eli and his sons (1 Samuel 4:5-11). Faith is the assurance of things hoped for and the conviction of things not seen (Hebrews 11:1). How do you see your faith?
Pray: God Almighty, into Your hands I place my life and ministry. Please help me trust in You no matter what the circumstances.
This devotional challenge comes from The Heart of a Lion - King David of Israel and is available on Amazon.com
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