Good Morning Friends,
After Saul was killed, David became king in
Jerusalem. The people knew that the Lord had declared David king, “All the
tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and said, ‘We are your own flesh and
blood. In the past, while Saul was king over us, you were the one who led Israel
on their military campaigns. And the Lord said to you, “You will shepherd my
people Israel, and you will become their ruler.”’” (2 Samuel 5:1-2)
The mark of David’s reign as king was his
relationship with the Lord.
The Lord established and strengthened David’s
leadership, “He became more and more powerful, because the Lord God Almighty
was with him.” (2 Samuel 5:10)
David acknowledged the Lord’s hand in making
him king, “David knew that the Lord had established him as king over Israel and
had exalted his kingdom for the sake of his people Israel.” (2 Samuel 5:12)
When enemies came to attack, David did not
respond with pride in his own strength, but by inquiring of the Lord about how
to respond. David understood that he was strong, only as he followed the Lord,
only as the Lord provided strength.
“The Philistines had come and spread out in the
Valley of Rephaim; so David inquired of the Lord, ‘Shall I go and attack the
Philistines? Will you hand them over to me?’ The Lord answered him, ‘Go, for I
will surely hand the Philistines over to you.’ So David went to Baal Perazim,
and there he defeated them.” (2 Samuel 5:18-20)
“The Philistines came up and spread out in the
Valley of Rephaim. David inquired of the Lord, and he answered, ‘Do not go
straight up, but circle around behind them and attack them in front of the
balsam trees.’ … David did as the Lord commanded him.” (2 Samuel 5:22-25)
David --
Acknowledged
the Lord.
Trusted
the Lord.
Inquired of the Lord.
Obeyed
the Lord.
God blessed David and his kingdom because of
David’s faithfulness to Him. The primary mark of David’s life was his
relationship with God. What is the primary mark of your life?
His, by Grace, Steve
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