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FAMINE CONFRONTED DAVID
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
2 Samuel 21

Deuteronomy 28:49-53

 

“The LORD shall bring a nation

against thee from far…”

 

FAMINE CONFRONTED DAVID
 
David was settled in Jerusalem after overcoming two rebellions. As king, he had to respond to emergencies that might befall the nation. Now he had to confront famine, the Gibeonites, the house of Saul and the Philistine giants. From the outset of these problems, David saw that it was needful to inquire of the Lord. In so doing, he found the right direction and was able to get solutions. He did not forget to seek and trust in the Lord, and he came out victorious.
 
The famine required David’s attention as it was a national calamity. The people had no food and had to seek help from the king. It lasted for three years.
 
Famine comes because there is no rain. The crops would not grow for there is no water, and the animals that give milk and meat would also die. The people also die because they rely on this heavenly resource. In the face of such calamity, the people looked to the king for some relief. It is not indicated if there were any deaths in this instance, but it was a major calamity that lasted three years. It caused great concern for the king. It came to a point where he perceived that it was the hand of the Lord against them for some sin. Thus, he inquired of the Lord.
 
THOUGHT: God acts against sin.

PRAYER: Father, remind me to seek Thy face in any calamity.

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