Day3
1Samuel 21
Week 36
“David arose and fled that day from Saul. And he went to Achish the king of Gath. The servants of Achish said to him, “Is this not David the king of the land? Did they not sing with dances for him, saying, ‘Saul has slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands’? ””
1 Samuel 21:10-11 MEV
Cross references
1 Samuel 29:5
Reputation
When you walk into a room what do people say about you?
Does the tension in the room change?
Does your reputation precede you?
David’s fame was wide spread and the exaggerations with it.
Have you ever done something that your not proud of or, for that matter , you are proud of and before you can blink, everyone knows about it?
What about our reputation as a Christ follower?
I have noticed that people change their language when I am around them. They apologize for cursing and even believers are careful about speaking negatively about their own circumstances.
Jesus was known for His compassion and miracles, but also for exposing hypocrisy among the religious. His reputation led Him to the cross.
What reputation do you have?
Action Step
We have a responsibility to stand out for Jesus.
Some will go before Kings.
Some will be martyred.
Is your reputation a good representation of Jesus?
Ask Him.
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