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GOD GAVE HELP FROM UNEXPECTED SOURCE
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
2 Samuel 20

Romans 12:3-9

 

“…to think soberly,
according as God hath dealt

to every man the measure of faith.”

 

GOD GAVE HELP FROM UNEXPECTED SOURCE
 
Joab blew the trumpet of victory. Then he and his men returned to the king in Jerusalem. This was a pleasant surprise to David and his men. It was a relief to him to overcome those two rebellions as he retained his throne. He had a better understanding of the kind of people in his kingdom. On the whole, it was the Lord that sustained him to lead Israel in the midst of that hostility.
 
It was another win for David. Matthew Henry comments:
“Justly is that place attacked, which dares to harbour a traitor; nor will the heart fare better which indulges rebellious lusts, that will not have Christ to reign over them. A discreet woman, by her prudent management, satisfied Joab, and yet saved the city. Wisdom is not confined to rank or sex; it consists not in deep knowledge; but in understanding how to act as matters arise, that troubles may be turned away and benefits secured. A great deal of mischief would be prevented, if contending parties would understand one another. Let both sides be undeceived. The single condition of peace is, the surrender of the traitor. It is so in God’s dealing with the soul, when besieged by conviction and distress; sin is the traitor; the beloved lust is the rebel: part with that, cast away the transgression, and all shall be well. There is no peace on any other terms.”
 
Joab continued to be the captain of host of David, and other officers served in their different offices. David was thus reestablished in Jerusalem after that time of trial. His victories were from above for he was anointed to that office. Those who acted contrary would fail. Always obey what God has revealed.
 
THOUGHT: Leadership is not just physical power but a divine gift.
PRAYER: Father, let peace prevail in my church and we shall achieve great things.

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