Are you more interested in opportunities or obedience?
Perceive: When David heard that Abner had died, he declared his innocence and cursed Abner’s murderer. When Ish-Bosheth heard that Abner had died, he lost courage and set a weak example. Abner’s death left an authority vacuum in the north, and the king's people were disturbed. Seeing David grow stronger and Ish-bosheth weaker; two brothers decide to take advantage of the situation. Arriving during the afternoon siesta, they sneak into the king’s home as if to get wheat and after finding the king, they strike him in his stomach. Most likely, Baanah and Rechab were more interested in an opportunity for a reward than they were for revenge. Either way, their act is treacherous.
Practice: The murder of Abner and Ish-bosheth illustrate that David’s ascension to the throne was often bloody and filled with self-seeking people who had little regard for human life, God, or His commandments. What a contrast to the shining example of our Lord and Savior who shed His blood, and not the blood of others, to gain His throne!
Pray: O mighty God, thank You for shedding Your blood to gain Your throne and to provide a way for any repentant sinner access to approach You. There is one mediator between God and man.
This devotional challenge comes from The Heart of a Lion - King David of Israel and is available on Amazon.com
Practice: The murder of Abner and Ish-bosheth illustrate that David’s ascension to the throne was often bloody and filled with self-seeking people who had little regard for human life, God, or His commandments. What a contrast to the shining example of our Lord and Savior who shed His blood, and not the blood of others, to gain His throne!
Pray: O mighty God, thank You for shedding Your blood to gain Your throne and to provide a way for any repentant sinner access to approach You. There is one mediator between God and man.
This devotional challenge comes from The Heart of a Lion - King David of Israel and is available on Amazon.com
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