Are you prone to make rash decisions?
Perceive: Revolutions become times of revelation where men display their true colors. Some men will stay loyal to friends and allies, others turn in hopes of gaining power, prestige, and possessions. In this section of Scripture, we find Ziba distorting the truth about Mephibosheth, and under extreme stress, David is quick to pass judgment. Ziba helps meet David’s immediate need for supplies which may have influenced the king. He accepts Ziba’s story and gives all of Mephibosheth’s land and wealth to a liar. It is made to look like the only member of Mephibosheth’s household to show up during this crisis is Ziba.
Practice: Mephibosheth was Saul’s grandson and Jonathan’s only surviving son. Most likely Ziba was looking to pad his existence and get a reward from King David. David believed all what Ziba told him, without checking into it first. He should have been a bit more skeptical. When someone gives you a story that disparages someone else, take a bit of time to evaluate its truth, especially if they profit from that person’s downfall. David should have done his homework before he made his judgment. So should all of us.
Pray: Heavenly Father, help me to be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger when it comes to hearing reports or dealing with others.
This devotional challenge comes from The Heart of a Lion - King David of Israel and is available on Amazon.com
Practice: Mephibosheth was Saul’s grandson and Jonathan’s only surviving son. Most likely Ziba was looking to pad his existence and get a reward from King David. David believed all what Ziba told him, without checking into it first. He should have been a bit more skeptical. When someone gives you a story that disparages someone else, take a bit of time to evaluate its truth, especially if they profit from that person’s downfall. David should have done his homework before he made his judgment. So should all of us.
Pray: Heavenly Father, help me to be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger when it comes to hearing reports or dealing with others.
This devotional challenge comes from The Heart of a Lion - King David of Israel and is available on Amazon.com
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