Day3
Week29
2 Samuel
“Now Barzillai the Gileadite had come down from Rogelim in order to see the king across the Jordan. Barzillai was very old, eighty years old. But he sustained the king during his stay in Mahanaim, for he was a very rich man. The king said to Barzillai, “Cross over with me and I will sustain you with me in Jerusalem.” Barzillai said to the king, “How many days are left in my life that I should go up with the king to Jerusalem? I am now eighty years old. Can I discern what is pleasant from what is harmful? Can your servant taste what I eat and what I drink? Can I still hear the voices of men and women who sing? Why, then, should your servant be a burden to my Lord the king? Your servant is merely crossing over the Jordan with the king. Why should the king repay me with this reward? Now allow your servant to return, that I may die in my own city with the grave of my father and my mother. But here is your servant Kimham. He will cross over with my Lord the king. Do for him what seems best to you.” The king said, “Kimham will cross over with me, and I will do for him what seems best to you. Whatever you require of me, I will do for you.””
2 Samuel 19:31-38 MEV
Cross references
1 Kings2:7;
1 Samuel 25:2;
Ezra 2:65;
Jeremiah 41:17;
1 Kings 2:7;
Genesis 31:55;47:7;
Ruth 1:14
A Servant’s Heart
Are you a generous person?
We all probably think we are, but don’t answer so quickly.
A servant’s heart is a humble heart full of generosity. There are no underlying motives in their gifts. They do not expect anything in return for their service or gifts.
A generous person will give before being asked. They will give without consideration of their own needs. They will usually refuse repayment. They give to strangers and have no concern for how their gift is used. Most often, a generous person is a happy person filled with gratitude.
Now answer the above question.
Action Step
Ask the Lord to search your heart and teach you how to receive a servant’s heart. Ask Him to show you how you can grow in this area and become a more generous person.
Our light affliction, which lasts but for a moment, works for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory,
2 CORINTHIANS 4:17 MEV
You are not alone in your struggles.
Talk to God honestly about what you need, and how you are feeling.
Make your requests known to Him.
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