May 24th
2 Samuel 4:1-6:23, John 13:31-14:14, Psalm 119:17-32, Proverb 15:31-32
In some ways I find comfort in watching a penitent David striving toward obedience, even though he still didn't always respond well to God's ways. Like when Uzzah's irreverent act of trying to steady the ark brought on his immediate death, I see myself in the words of verse 8, "Then David was angry because the Lord's wrath had broken out against Uzzah."
David's incomplete understanding of who God is and what he requires turned to fear, and I don't mean reverence. It took a process of experiences before David actually fully carried out God's desire for the ark to be in Jerusalem.
From my perspective, life doesn't make too much sense a lot of the time. Without a glimpse of God's view on the matter, I fall flat on my face (Ps. 119:25) and feel weary with sorrow (v.28). I know it takes time for me to "get it" (see things as God does). But it takes more than that. "Strengthen me according to your word", (the second part of verse 28.)
I've grown up with the Bible. I'm not a great student, but I want to be. I want to know the joy of obedience that made David dance! I want it said of me that I run in the path of God's commands, for He has set my heart free. Watch this space.
In some ways I find comfort in watching a penitent David striving toward obedience, even though he still didn't always respond well to God's ways. Like when Uzzah's irreverent act of trying to steady the ark brought on his immediate death, I see myself in the words of verse 8, "Then David was angry because the Lord's wrath had broken out against Uzzah."
David's incomplete understanding of who God is and what he requires turned to fear, and I don't mean reverence. It took a process of experiences before David actually fully carried out God's desire for the ark to be in Jerusalem.
From my perspective, life doesn't make too much sense a lot of the time. Without a glimpse of God's view on the matter, I fall flat on my face (Ps. 119:25) and feel weary with sorrow (v.28). I know it takes time for me to "get it" (see things as God does). But it takes more than that. "Strengthen me according to your word", (the second part of verse 28.)
I've grown up with the Bible. I'm not a great student, but I want to be. I want to know the joy of obedience that made David dance! I want it said of me that I run in the path of God's commands, for He has set my heart free. Watch this space.
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