October 6, 2024 - 2 Samuel 15:1-6

October 6, 2024 - 2 Samuel 15:1-6

 

15 After this Absalom got himself a chariot and horses, and fifty men to run before him.  2  And Absalom used to rise early and stand beside the way of the gate. And when any man had a dispute to come before the king for judgment, Absalom would call to him and say, “From what city are you?” And when he said, “Your servant is of such and such a tribe in Israel,”  3  Absalom would say to him, “See, your claims are good and right, but there is no man designated by the king to hear you.”  4  Then Absalom would say, “Oh that I were judge in the land! Then every man with a dispute or cause might come to me, and I would give him justice.”  5  And whenever a man came near to pay homage to him, he would put out his hand and take hold of him and kiss him.  6  Thus Absalom did to all of Israel who came to the king for judgment. So Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.

 

Absalom was not only handsome, but showed he had some wealth.  He was such the charmer and the Israelites came to love him.

 

Success in our workplace or the world does not always equate to success in God’s eyes or our family.  Can our worldly success sometimes blind us to failure or disobedience in our homes, family or other relationships?  While it is not wrong to be successful in our areas of profession, God does not expect us to neglect other areas of our lives.  Consider this and pray for guidance in all areas of your life.