God did something amazing for David. He removed his enemies
and made peace in the land of Israel. What would you do if God wiped out all of
your enemies, no one opposed you, and everyone had to do exactly what you said?
(It would be kind of like winning the lottery) I think it’s important that
David went through a challenging time with Saul because it developed the
character that David needed to be a strong leader. When there was peace in the
land, David felt guilty that he was living in a palace of cedar and God was
dwelling in a tent. David wanted to honor God with a magnificent mansion next to
him. If you could build a room in your house for God, what would it look like?
Because David had a heart after God, God promised him that he would make his
name great. What is the evidence of David’s heart for God? I noticed in Psalms
119 that David asked God to teach him the law. David saw the law as a way of
protection. It’s interesting that Jesus tells his disciples in his final days
with them that they will show their love for God by obeying his commands. Judas
(Not Judas Iscaroit) asked why Jesus intends to show himself to the disciples
but not to the world. Jesus’ response is fascinating. He says that “Anyone who
loves me will obey my teaching.”
Is there a part of Jesus’ teaching that I have relaxed my
resolve? Do I have David’s passion to know God’s law and follow it? How do I
view the law? Am I in rebellion to any part of it?
My prayer today is that I will have a burning passion to
know God’s word and apply it in my life. God please give me wisdom and understanding
so I can love others.
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