Daily Reading
Daily Verse
David reigned over all Israel,
doing what was just and right for all his people.
2Samuel 8:15
Daily Thought
King Saul hated David. King Saul tried to kill David.
Now, David is King.
The first rule of king is to protect the throne. Remove the competition.
David asked, "Is there anyone still left of the house of Saul to whom I can show kindness for Jonathan's sake?"
--2Samuel 9:1
Kindness? If there is anyone left of the house of Saul, that person has claim to the throne. Remove the competition.
Mephibosheth son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, came to David.
"Don't be afraid," David said to him, "for I will surely show you kindness for the sake of your father Jonathan. I will restore to you all the land that belonged to your grandfather Saul, and you will always eat at my table."
--2Samuel 9:6-7
If you treat your enemies as your enemies treat you, you will become like your enemies.
If you treat your enemies as Jesus treats you, you will become like Jesus.
"You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven."
--Matthew 5:43-45
The first rule of king is love.
To God's Glory,
Dave
Daily Prayer
Father in Heaven, You are love. All that love is or can be or can do. Our love is soft, convenient. We are careful with our love, lest we be hurt. Your love walks into hurtful places and does what is difficult, risking it all. Your Son died because You love us.
God, may we walk in that kind of love, confident love, passionate love, active love, love that risks. Love where no love is returned. Loving even our enemies. In a world where love has lost its meaning, may we be the definition and demonstration of Godly love towards all people.
Amen
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