August 26 – 2 Samuel 5:6-10

August 26 – 2 Samuel 5:6-10

[6] And the king and his men went to Jerusalem against the Jebusites, the inhabitants of the land, who said to David, “You will not come in here, but the blind and the lame will ward you off”—thinking, “David cannot come in here.” [7] Nevertheless, David took the stronghold of Zion, that is, the city of David. [8] And David said on that day, “Whoever would strike the Jebusites, let him get up the water shaft to attack ‘the lame and the blind,’ who are hated by David’s soul.” Therefore it is said, “The blind and the lame shall not come into the house.” [9] And David lived in the stronghold and called it the city of David. And David built the city all around from the Millo inward. [10] And David became greater and greater, for the LORD, the God of hosts, was with him.

No matter what the people around David believed, and no matter what they said that might have been discouraging, David was listening to what they have to say, but what God said.  The enemy tries to discourage us from the task God has given us.  I know he has certainly tried to discourage me lately, but when we keep our focus on God, He will direct our path, and keep us in His hands.  That doesn’t mean it will always be peaceful, or easy, but it will bring God glory.