- 2 Samuel 21 Daily DEVO You shall no longer go out with us to battle, lest you quench the lamp of Israel. 2 Samuel 21:17b – There are times we have to realize we need to move on from something. We have some of David’s men telling the king that due to his age he no longer should be coming out and fighting like he once did. So how can we know when we too should move on from something? Listen to the people close to you and that know you best. Often we can be blind to the fact we need to move on. Blinded by “love” in a bad relationship. Blinded by this need to achieve at work. Blinded by unforgiveness with a brother in Christ. Be open to the counsel of those around you. They may be able to see your situation in a way you can’t. If you have someone who loves you telling you to move on somehow, pray to see if what they are saying is from God and be willing to move even if you don’t fully understand right now. Sin can blind us so easily, yet thankfully God has given us amazing people in our lives to help us see what we can’t. Don’t shut their counsel down just because you don’t understand it, it might be the very thing you need right now. I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 452
- There was war again between the Philistines and Israel, and David went down together with his servants, and they fought against the Philistines. And David grew weary. 2 Samuel 21:15 – Within the next few verses the phrase “there was war again” comes up four separate times. War, battles, fighting, and enemies didn’t stop coming for them, nor will they just stop coming in our story either. When we finish one battle, another may come very soon. When we overcome one enemy, another can quickly raise their hand against us. This is the reality of the broken world we live in. With that being the truth of our life, what do you need in this life to fight well? Things that point your focus onto your Savior. That means having community that will point your eyes to Jesus, structuring time in your day for scripture reading, and developing a strong prayer life. These are essentials if you want to fight well in the battle you are in now and if you want to win in the battle that’s to come. What then can you begin investing time into today to help you better handle the battles of tomorrow? I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 1880
Daily DEVO 