Beneath the Surface #15

August 28, 2008 – 1:56 pm

This is my final post for this theme, Beneath the Surface

Bible reading: 2 Samuel chapters 21 - 24
 
David was facing a serious dilemma.
 
Famine.
 
In this case it was the result of misbehaviour (or sin) that angered Holy God. No misbehaviour goes unpunished. Even the law of society recognizes this. How much more the law of Holy God.
 
The question is easy in our attempt to correct the problem. The real challenge is whether or not we’re up to the challenge of accepting the answer. It is effortless to invite God to be in control and bring me into allignment with His will and purposes. It is deeply painful however to actually allow Him to do what we ask. Yet, surrender and obedience is necessary if the ‘famine’ is to end and we are to experience God again.

When I come near the end of life’s journey, I hope I lived on purpose which will result in worship of God, knowing the unmistakable presence of God in every circumstance and situation. How enriching, exciting and marvelously fulfilling to look back and say, "I see God there — and there — and also there!"
 
David gave us the key to success. The key is "rule in the fear of God." (23:3)

 

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