2 Samuel 17: Our God He works

Prayer

Father God, your word is so valuable. May we always rely on what you have to say, the advice you have to give so that we can live according to your plan and purpose; so that we can live knowing we are following you. Give us a deeper desire to know you that we might come into a better understanding of who you are. Father, teach us to know you through your Holy Scriptures.

Reflection

David’s life is being threatened but God protects him with the advice given by Hushai. The men seeking David’s life have a choice to follow as they seek the advice of different men (Ahithophel or Hushai) concerning the best approach to capturing and killing David. We find in 2 Samuel 17:14 that the Lord was frustrating the advice of Ahithophel in order to eventually bring disaster on Absalom. David is informed of this next approaching attack and narrowly escapes with his life. Have you noticed that not everyone has our best interest in mind? That others don’t want what’s best for us but what they perceive is in their best interest? It’s important for us to remember, God is always working in the midst of all the chaos. While others don’t necessarily care about our well being, God always does. He’s working and planning to keep us near Him. Wherever you find yourself, whatever is going on please remember our God He works. He works to bring about His work in our lives.

Questions:

• What’s the best advice you’ve ever given? Received?
• Read Acts 4:12. This passage tells us where our hope and help can be found. Think about the importance of the salvation God provides and reflect on how this truth assists us during times when we are under attack.
• David was under constant attack. Imagine living during this time with David, constantly on the run. Or maybe during the time of the apostles, right after Jesus appeared and then ascended into heaven. Can you imagine the strength we’d experience during our trials today having witnessed like David the power of God working in His life? Or the ability to press on after witnessing the power of Jesus’ life, death and resurrection? How might your life be different living with this powerful understanding that our God still works like this today?

Posted by Joe Stecz