Bible
Study: 2nd Samuel 1, 1 to 27.
And Mark 3, 20 to 21.
Since the
beginning of this week, we have been looking at the virtue of trust. On Sunday,
we saw how Mary trusted Jesus deeply that she insisted he does something about
the shortage of wine at the wedding ceremony, how the servants also trusted him
by obeying his instruction to fetch water when they knew it was wine they
needed.
We saw the
virtue of trust playing out in story of Samuel, Saul and David. How Saul did
not obey God’s instruction because of his lack of trust, how Samuel trusted God
for his protection and went ahead to anoint David a king even when Saul was
still alive. We saw how David trusted God by refusing to kill Saul when he had
the opportunity but would rather forgive and seek reconciliation instead.
Today, the
sad news of Saul’s death is brought to David and when everyone expected that
David would rejoice over the death of a man who made himself his enemy, David
went into mourning and lamentation. David’s attitude to Saul becomes for us a
template on how best to live as children of God.
No matter
how bad people are to us, we should never wish them evil or rejoice over their
downfall. In David, we see a passion for the redemption of Saul, we see a man
who wish well for his enemy rather than condemn him as good for nothing. This
is the same type of passion we see in Jesus Christ. A passion for sinners and
for their salvation to the extent that he had no time even to eat.
What is
your attitude to your enemies? Do you have a passion for their repentance and
salvation? Or do you simply wish they would die and leave you in peace?
Honestly, the reason why we wish evil for our enemies is because we do not
trust God enough. When we sincerely trust God, we would have no reason to fear
what man can do to us. When we trust God enough, we would have to reason to
wish for the death of our enemies because we know that no matter how they may threaten
us, they are not stronger than God.
Let us
Pray:
Lord
Jesus, teach me to trust more and live entirely for you. From this day, I
promise to pray and wish well for my enemies. I repent of all negativity,
hatred and bad feelings towards them as a result of my fear. Teach me to trust
you completely. Amen.
God bless you. Good morning. Be Happy. Live Positive. Have Faith. It is
well with you. Happy weekend.
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