Living the Dream

Scott Beyer
08/12/24 - Bulletin

“And David realized that the LORD had established him as king over Israel, and that He had exalted his kingdom for the sake of His people Israel.” (2 Samuel 5:12)

         There came a day when David realized everything he had been promised had actually happened.  He was living the dream that seemed so distant and impossible during his childhood years as a shepherd or the long days of exile.  Here he was – king of Israel.  He had the crown, the prestige, the power, and the wealth.  His enemies feared him, and his subjects adored him.

         And what was David’s conclusion?  God had done this.  David’s response to success was gratitude and a sense of duty.  David thanked God for establishing his kingdom, and he acknowledged that being king wasn’t about him; it was for the sake of God’s people.

         Power equals responsibility.  David is the anti-Nebuchadnezzar.  His response to the throne was to give thanks and get to work.  May we do the same when presented with seasons of prosperity.

This Week’s Reading: 2 Samuel 3-12; Psalm 33; Proverbs 2

This year, #Biblebites are looking at lessons from the history of the Old Testament.  Each week reads a section of history with a Psalm to meditate on and a dash of Proverbs to dwell upon.  If you would like a copy of the reading schedule, you can view it here: https://eastlandchristians.org/news-events/2024-vision

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