September 17, 2010

2 Samuel 17

Bahurim was not a friendly place for David and his men, but the Lord provided for his men there. At least there was one family that was willing to let Jonathan and Ahimaaz hide in their well. David retreats to Mahanaim. Interesting, it was here that Abner had retreated to anoint Ishbosheth king. The people on the East side of the Jordan saw a need for a strong united monarchy. After all, their land was the frontier. David seems to be in full retreat. However, there are two good things that happen. Hushai is able to refute the advice of Ahithophel buying more time for David to reorganize. And the Lord moves upon the hearts of those of means on the east side of the Jordan to meet David’s and his army’s needs. They are refreshed and restored. Now they are ready to regroup. In such a fashion the Lord has provided for them. Similarly, He meets our needs when we wait upon him. Indeed we serve a glorious King. Speak His glory to someone today!

--Pastor john

2 Corinthians 13

The glory of Christ is seen in the paradox that He could be His most powerful when He was at His weakest point. He was crucified in weakness, but He rose by the power of God. His crucifixion, His weakest point, was the basis of the payment of the penalty of our sin. His resurrection broke the power of sin. We can't really live in Him until we learn that we are weak and need Him. He permits and engineers weaknesses in our lives to cause us to see our need to rely upon Him. When we see our need, then we are able to live with Him so that His power flows toward us. When His power flows toward us, His glory is increased because others see it operating in us. But it begins only when we recognize our weakness. Indeed we serve a glorious King! Speak His glory to someone today!

--Pastor John