Do you recognize God in the complexities of life?
Perceive: Hushai immediately exercises the spy network that David had put in place by sharing his advice. The two runners are dispatched with a critical message to keep moving. If Absalom changed his mind and took Ahithophel’s advice, the situation would be disastrous. No doubt with tensions high and the new kingdom just getting established, anyone seen leaving the city would be suspicious. A young man eager to gain points with the new king, tells Absalom and he sends guards to find them. Finding refuge in a well, they wait until the situation is clear and then report all Hushai’s intelligence to David. David acts on the info and immediately crosses the Jordan. Meanwhile, Ahithophel recognizes Absalom would be defeated, so rather than face the consequences for his treason, he kills himself.
Practice: Throughout the history of King David, we see God working in the complexities of life including conspiracies, revolutions, and betrayals. It is a strange and marvelous attribute of God that He uses everything to accomplish His will. He can influence the mind of any person or change the heart of someone evil. There is a fine line between the sovereignty of God and the responsibility of man. It is a marvelous mystery. How are you allowing Him to influence your mind, will, and emotions?
Pray: Heavenly Father, heal me of my wounds, help me in my distress, and fill me with Your inward abiding presence. I know You are at work in all the complexities of my life.
This devotional challenge comes from The Heart of a Lion - King David of Israel and is available on Amazon.com
Practice: Throughout the history of King David, we see God working in the complexities of life including conspiracies, revolutions, and betrayals. It is a strange and marvelous attribute of God that He uses everything to accomplish His will. He can influence the mind of any person or change the heart of someone evil. There is a fine line between the sovereignty of God and the responsibility of man. It is a marvelous mystery. How are you allowing Him to influence your mind, will, and emotions?
Pray: Heavenly Father, heal me of my wounds, help me in my distress, and fill me with Your inward abiding presence. I know You are at work in all the complexities of my life.
This devotional challenge comes from The Heart of a Lion - King David of Israel and is available on Amazon.com
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