Bible Chapter: II Samuel 5 & 6

Because the Bible is practical, here are some statements to get you thinking.

1.  Write one or two key thoughts that come from today’s reading.
    David was established as the king of Israel.  He conquered Jerusalem and it became known as the City of David.  Jerusalem has become the most spiritually important city on the earth.  I remember being in Jerusalem and, looking out from a tall building at the old city, thinking that this place is the most fought-over land in the whole world.  David ruled the nation from Jerusalem.
    In the life of David we see extremes.  He had a heart after God and we see here that before he went out to battle he asked God for His direction about going to war.  God directed him and they had victory.  We also see in this chapter that David had weaknesses that brought him great problems.  David had a weakness for women and he broke God’s commandments by having many wives.  This brought him extreme problems later on.  The Bible tells the whole story and we see the weaknesses of the people that God used.  So, one doesn’t have to be perfect to be used by God.

2.  What can I apply in my life from the reading?
    Learning to seek God’s direction and obey is one of the most important lessons in life.  We must learn to grasp God’s plans.  We must seek His help.  But, then we must do what God directs.  We also have the Bible that reveals much about who God is and what He wants in our lives.  We must be students of the Bible and learn to apply it.  We can see what a difference it would have made for David if he would have sought and obeyed God.  Yes, David had a heart after God.  But he also let the fleshly desires interfere.

3.  How can I help someone?
    God’s plan is always best.  Learn to seek after it and then apply it.  That is really good advice.  I wish I had thought this up, but I learned it in life.  Seek God and then obey.