Day3
Week31
2 Samuel
“Now Joab was over the entire army of Israel. Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Kerethites and Pelethites. Adoniram was over conscripted labor. Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was secretary. Sheva was scribe. Zadok and Abiathar were priests, and also Ira the Jairite was priest to David.”
2 Samuel 20:23-26 MEV
Cross references
2 Samuel 8:16-18;
1 Kings 12:18;
1 Kings 4:3;
2 Samuel 8:17;
1 Kings 4:4;
2 Samuel 23:38
Chain Of Command
Have you ever noticed that in all things there is a chain of command?
Of course in our occupation there is definitely a chain of command, but look at nature. There is order in every thing.
Sometimes it is difficult to obey those in authority over us, but it helps to understand that God created order out of chaos. Ultimately, we are obeying God as we go about our lives and follow the chain of command.
Prayer changes things. If we don’t like a situation, then we need to pray and ask God to give us understanding and wisdom. As we seek Him through His word in the matter, we will be able to pray and ask according to His will and thus bring change either to ourselves and the way we think or to the situation.
Action Step
The heart of man devises his way, but the Lord directs his steps.
PROVERBS 16:9 MEV
Open up your fists and imagine God takes you by the hand.
Where does He lead you?
Sit with this picture for a few minutes, and ask God to show you what His will for you is.
What are you struggling with?
Do a google search for scriptures on the subject or use a Bible concordance.
Ask God for wisdom and understanding in the matter.
Write down your thoughts and feelings as you talk to God and listen.
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