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DAVID BEGAN TO SETTLE IN JERUSALEM
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
2 Samuel 19

Ephesians 5:13-17

 

“See then that ye walk circumspectly,

not as fools, but as wise.”

 

DAVID BEGAN TO SETTLE IN JERUSALEM
 
When David was assured of the restoration of his throne, he gave an answer to those who desired revenge. He said that he knew that he was still king over Israel and he desired no adversaries. David knew the law of love, that it covered a multitude of sins. He applied it in this situation and it worked to help him settle in the kingdom, without worrying about the threat of enemies. He made his enemies his friends.
 
The rebellion of Absalom was another blot in David’s life of which he was partly responsible. He was thus careful to ensure a peaceful restoration to his throne. He made every effort to see that all went well. Thus, he reconciled with his friends and enemies.
 
Barzillai was David’s good friend from Gilead who aided him greatly during his brief exile. He was one of those who conducted the king to Jerusalem. David loved Barzillai and invited him to go and live with him in Jerusalem. He was an old man of eighty years and did not accept the king’s invitation, but they remained great friends. He recommended Chimham his servant to go with David.
 
The king welcomed Chimham and bad farewell to Barzillai. All the men of David were with him when he crossed Jordan to go to Jerusalem. The men of both Judah and Israel wanted to have a part in the king and those of Judah prevailed.
 
The challenges that David encountered taught him to fear the Lord more. They also gave him a gracious heart. There is always a purpose for the Lord allowing setbacks to befall His people: so that they may learn to obey Him. Submit your heart to the will of the Lord today.
 
THOUGHT: The Lord uses lessons of experience to teach great things.

PRAYER: Father, may I always love all, even those who hate me.

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