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DAVID SOUGHT GOD’S SOLUTION
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
2 Samuel 21

1 Timothy 2:1-4

 

“For this is good and acceptable

in the sight of God our Saviour…”

 

DAVID SOUGHT GOD’S SOLUTION
 
David did not forget to seek God’s direction in difficult situations because he was a spiritually-minded leader. There is no mention of any of his officers known to share the same devotion as him. The only possible persons who were close to the king would be the priests. These were spiritual leaders and the king was to seek counsel from them in such situations. David, however, sought God’s direction on his own in any problem that befell him. Some of the psalms that he had composed told of the disposition of his heart when he was going through difficult situations. In his prayer closet, he poured all his thoughts before his God who has solutions to all his problems. He made sure that he did not miss time with his God whom he trusted to have answers for him.
 
David had a wealth of experience with God. God picked him from his father’s house and made him king of Israel. After his anointing by Samuel, he still had a long journey to the throne. Eventually the Lord delivered the kingdom into his hand. The current experience of David was one of the many trials that confronted him, but he knew the Source of his strength and comfort.
 
The types of experiences of David and those of the ancient kings are no different from what modern-day leaders of countries face. Famine and other shortages come today because of poor economic planning, natural disasters, etc. However, there is hardly a leader today who will seek divine solution. Regardless of their neglect, God still sits on the throne. It will bring about a great change if they follow David’s example. It is the responsibility of believers today to pray for their national leaders that God may give them solutions to their national problems.
 
The Lord Jesus Christ and the Apostles are our teachers today. Their examples and exhortations are our guide. Are you taking heed?
 
THOUGHT: The Lord has answers for you and me today.

PRAYER: Father, bless our land and nation.

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