Date: Saturday, 6thJanuary, 2024
Text: 2 Samuel 11:1-27; 12:1-23
Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan
Exhortation:
King David got into serious trouble because he stayed back at home during spring at the time of the year when kings usually go to war. He sent out Joab, the Army Commander, with his officers and the Israelite army; they defeated their enemies. But David himself stayed in Jerusalem, idle.
One day, late in the afternoon, David got up from his nap and went to the palace roof. As he walked around up there, he saw a woman taking a bath in her house. She was very beautiful. Before he knew what was happening he fell into the sin of adultery and then, murder.
He got to the very lowest point of his life because he positioned himself wrongly. He brought the judgement of God upon himself; a curse which eventually led to the unfortunate loss of his throne (temporarily), the public rape of his wives; the death of about four of his sons.
Twice the army enemies of Elijah were roasted alive because he positioned himself rightly. Each time the enemy troops met him on the mountain top, in God’s presence, watching unto prayer. Clothed with the glory of God, he was lifted above any form of shame and defeat. None of his words ever fell to the ground and his enemies bowed to him- 2 Kings 1:1-17.
Refuse to be idle; rather get deeply involved in the business of soul winning and evangelism; do not forsake the assembly of God’s people.
Make sure you position yourself rightly this year and you will rise above shame and reproach in Jesus name.
Prayer Nugget: Father, I refuse to be idle but to actively seek first your Kingdom and all its righteousness in Jesus name.