August 18 – 2 Samuel 3:17-19
August 18 – 2 Samuel 3:17-19
[17] And Abner conferred with the elders of Israel, saying,
“For some time past you have been seeking David as king over you. [18] Now then
bring it about, for the LORD has promised David, saying, ‘By the hand of my
servant David I will save my people Israel from the hand of the Philistines,
and from the hand of all their enemies.’” [19] Abner also spoke to Benjamin.
And then Abner went to tell David at Hebron all that Israel and the whole house
of Benjamin thought good to do.
It is interesting that this word came from Abner and not
David himself. I read a commentary that likened this situation to our
relationship with Christ. David would not rule over Israel until the people
submitted to him He did not seek to establish his authority over the nation. He
desired that the nation come to him. Jesus does not assert himself as king of
our life until we invite him into our heart.
But He chooses (for the most part) to exercise His sovereignty only at
our invitation.
This reminds me of our free will to invite Christ into
our lives. He wants to be our eternal king but only when we recognize our need
for Him and invite Him into our lives.
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