Sermons About Grattitude
2 Samuel 18.1-19.8 - A Sad Victory
This is the final battle that determines who is king. David's men defeats Absalom and kills him contrary to David's request and command. While Joab may have been disobedient in this action, he is still acting more like a king that David, who is passive. David finally receives the news about the death of Absalom and morns for his son. His morning actually hurts the troops and demoralizes Israel in the process. One will benefit from this narrative when one places it and the sad vistory with the emphasis on David's guilt and solution in grace of God in Christ.
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2 Samuel 4 - Men without Godly Discernment
Since Abern is now dead, Ishbosheth looses his courage, but is still the last hinderence to the unifying of the Davidic Kingdom. 2 of Ishbosheth's raiders (Baanah & Rechab) take advantage of situations and murder Ishbosheth in his bedroom for the purpose to receiving a good position or posh government jobs in David's regeim. They tempt David to thank them for the diliverance of a gracious God, by bringing the head of Ishbosheth to him. David exhibits good discernment and has Baanah and Rechab's extremities cut off and executed. David will soon assume the promised kingdom but this text teach us that no injustice can establish the Kingdom of God.
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2 Samuel 1:17-27 - Good Grief
In this passage David is expressing grief in a structured way so that it may be remembered and taught to the people especially his military men. Ecc. 7:2-4 shows also that sadness packs a punch that frivolity cannot muster. It is important to remember one's losses in a way that motivates you to walk with God and into intercessory prayer for others. The greater love you have for God, the greater grief you will experience in the trials and tribulations of God's people. But know that nothing can separate you from the Love of God as a Christian (Rom. 8:35-39).
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