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DAVID’S VICTORIES CONTINUED
WEDNESDAY, JULY 29
2 Samuel 8

Ecclesiastes 5:18-20

 

“Every man also to whom God hath
given riches and wealth, and hath

given him power to eat thereof…”

 

DAVID’S VICTORIES CONTINUED
 
David was well-versed in both war strategies and diplomacy. When he saw that the latter approach was more profitable, he did not hesitate to exercise it. Toi, king of Hamath, was an enemy of Hadadezer, the king of Zobah. He was relieved when David conquered his adversary. This made him approach David on friendly terms. He sent his son (named Joram) to David to salute and bless him because David had fought against his enemy, the king of Zobah. They had wars, and Toi was happy that a mighty person as David could subdue him. Joram brought with him gifts to David, vessels of silver, gold and brass. All these were used to boost David’s treasury. David dedicated all these to the Lord.
 
Here is an application, “All the precious things David was master of, were dedicated things; they were designed for building the temple. The idols of gold David destroyed (2 Sam 5:21), but the vessels of gold he dedicated. Thus, in the conquest of a soul by the grace of the Son of David, what stands in opposition to God must be destroyed, every lust must be mortified and crucified, but what may glorify him must be dedicated; thus the property of it is altered. God employs his servants in various ways; some, as David, in spiritual battles; others, as Solomon, in spiritual buildings; and one prepares work for the other, that God may have the glory of all” (Matthew Henry).
 
David had a reputation for his military might. He now had the freedom to secure all the boundaries of his nation. He rested in peace because he had subdued all the potential threats. He put garrisons in all of the land of Edom. When there was peace without, he could attend to the domestic needs. The Lord preserved him wherever he went. Glory goes to God. David was able to execute judgment and justice to all people. He was also an efficient administrator and he appointed officers to head his different departments in the governing of Israel.
 
THOUGHT: All good things come from the Lord.
PRAYER: Father, help me to value my relationship with Thee more than silver and gold.

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