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DAVID RETURNED AND CONFRONTED A NEW REBELLION
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
2 Samuel 20

Romans 13:1-5

 

“Let every soul be subject

unto the higher powers…”

 

DAVID RETURNED AND CONFRONTED A NEW REBELLION
 
The confrontations and setbacks of David were no different from modern struggles for power. He was on his way to Jerusalem when a new rebellion from Sheba, a Benjamite set in. He came to the city.
 
When Absalom died, there were interest groups that wanted the favour of the king. Those who did not get the king’s listening ear wanted to establish another centre of power. Sheba, a man of the tribe of Benjamin, saw an opportunity to oppose David.
 
Sheba saw that he was excluded from David’s inner circle, and was thirsty for power. Like Absalom, he did not know that the appointment to that high office came from above. He took a carnal approach and counted on the majority. However, he was set to fail. He knew that David had not yet settled in his palace and there were those who had supported Absalom who desired a new place of power. He blew a trumpet and said that they had no part with David. He demeaned David and called upon Israel to go back to their tents.
 
It was a good number in Israel who gave heed to Sheba’s plea. They deserted David and followed Sheba, but David was not entirely forsaken. He had a good number in Judah who were loyal to him. Sheba underestimated David and thought that he had a majority. He did not take into account other factors that would be required to qualify him.
 
THOUGHT: Only God has a say on who should rule.

PRAYER: Father, let me follow Thy directive when choosing leaders.

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