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EPILOGUE OF DAVID’S LIFE
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
2 Samuel 23

Psalm 121

 

“The Lord shall preserve thee

from all evil…”

 

EPILOGUE OF DAVID’S LIFE
 
The greatest challenges in David’s life were the rebellions that he faced as a king. That which came from Absalom nearly removed him from the highest office in the kingdom. This was followed by another rebellion by Sheba. In all his life, he did not lose any war. This was not out of his own might, but he always trusted the Lord and prayed before taking any action. David was raised of God, and given multiple talents for the edification of the people he was leading and for the generations that followed. In his days, the words of God were known by the nation of Israel and God gave them leaders to guide them. When the Greater Son of David (the Lord Jesus) came, He opened the door for the words of God to reach all nations.
 
The wars that David fought to protect his country were many. David had his advisors who assisted him in making important decisions. In the crisis that arose over Absalom’s rebellion, the names of Hushai and Ahithophel featured as his counsellors. The names of other officers who served in his government were also featured. Many others who served under him were his military leaders. When soldiers are successful, the country is at peace.
 
It is common today for soldiers who fight in wars to protect their nation to be rewarded with honours and other awards. There is a list of David’s men who fought in many wars when David was king. These were honoured for what they had achieved. The list spans from those who served under David when he fought the Philistines in the days of Saul, and ends with those who served in his last days. Those whose names appear in the list are thirty-seven. It was a time to reward them and express gratitude for what they had done for the nation. While David had the support of these men, God gave him wisdom to make right decisions. David is prominent in the Old Testament because he was a leader who knew God. And he was a man after God’s own heart.
 
THOUGHT: God uses people for the purposes He has foreordained.

PRAYER: Father, let me know Thy purpose for my life.

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