Thursday 19, 2011

A matter of perspective 

   The LORD said, "Go up. David asked, "Where shall I go?"

   "To Hebron," the LORD answered.

2 Samuel 2:1 

Tuesday: 2 Samuel 1:14-16 - David Hears of Saul's Death

Wednesday: 2 Samuel 2:1 -David Anointed King Over Judah

Yesterday I wrote about David the anointed one. The verse was mentioning the death of Saul, the anointed one. It was not about David. David was also an anointed king, selected by God. How can we know that the very person who is persecuting us is not another anointed one? Saul wanted David killed. How can that be? Fear, insecurity, unstable spiritual life that brings jealousy, envy and doubt in God our Lord.

How did David manage not to kill Saul when he had the chance. How did David know what to do or where to go?

I believe that his character was the key. He was dedicated to God and his fellowship was like that of a Father and son. That inspires me to seek out and study his character and it has been of great help. During prayer David just felt confident to ask God questions and he was specific about them. Do we ask God questions or do we question God when we do not understand what God "seems" to be saying or instructing because we don't like what he places in our paths? What direction will you ask for today?

Every day the sun comes up, whether we are ready or not. In a day we take many decisions and the time frame to evaluate each one is very short. It is my conviction that we always have enough choices but that it is more important to know what the consequences are of each action and decisions we make. Every day I write a journal entry on the topics that I personally struggle with. I share my challenges, trials, joy, sorrow and the lessons learned with my friends. Not one day goes by without praising my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for his wisdom and grace. My messages are to honor my Lord and be a witness of his endless love. This love is available for all of us.

Today I celebrate God's grace.

For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith-and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God- not by works, so that no one can boast.

Ephesians 2:8-9  

All verses used in this emails are from the NIV 2010