Day4
Week21
2 Samuel
“After this Absalom acquired for himself a chariot, horses, and fifty men to run before him. Absalom would go early and stand beside the way into the gate. When any man who had a dispute concerning which he had come to the king for a judgment approached, Absalom would call to him and say, “Which city are you from?” And he would say, “Your servant is from one of the tribes of Israel.” Then Absalom would say to him, “Look, your claim is good and right, but there is no one to hear you on behalf of the king.” Absalom would continue, “If I were appointed a judge in the land, then every man who had a claim could come and I would give him justice.””
2 Samuel 15:1-4 MEV
Cross references
1 Samuel 8:11;
1 Kings 1-5;
Judges 9:29
If I Were King
Isn’t it funny how easy it is to give advice when the responsibility doesn’t fall on us?
Manipulating circumstances and flattering people is a common political tactic, but it’s not how the Kingdom of God operates.
Be very careful of flattery and advice from someone who has no authority to give it. Sometimes our friends or acquaintances will complain about those in authority and talk about how they would handle things differently. This is a danger zone and we should be careful not to get caught up in it.
The best way to prepare for this is to spend time with God in prayer on a regular basis. He will give us discernment and shield our hearts from danger.
Action Step
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters.
PSALMS 23:1-2 MEV
You belong to the God who wants you to find rest.
Take a couple of deep breaths, and then talk to God about what's on your mind.
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