- For does not my house stand so with God? For he has made with me an everlasting covenant, ordered in all things and secure. For will he not cause to prosper all my help and my desire? 2 Samuel 23:5 – I’ve never built a house before, but I do know a few truths about building a house. Without a foundation, the house you build isn’t going to last long, and without supports, the house isn’t going to remain standing. When it comes to the “house” that is our life, it too can’t stand long without the proper foundation and supports. David, in this final psalm of his in the last parts of his life, voices his understanding of this reality. His life only stands because God is the foundation and because God is providing the support. God establish a forever promise with David and it’s because God is keeping that promise secure that it is still good. The hope today is that you too can declare your house stands so only because of God. It’s only because God is your foundation and only because God is providing the support that your life is still upright today. Don’t fall into the trap of thinking that you are standing strong today because your hands have strengthened and upheld your “house.” If God didn’t allow the air in your lungs to be there, it wouldn’t be. This is how much in need we are of God’s foundation and support to uphold us. Acknowledging this truth, let’s choose to live our lives for the Lord like David’s Mighty Men did for him. Relentless, faithful, and willing to sacrifice. God is being forever faithful to us, upholding and establishing us in this life and the life to come. Let us then in response use this life He has kept secure for us for His glory alone. I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 3042
- 2 Samuel 23 Daily DEVO Uriah the Hittite: thirty-seven in all. 2 Samuel 23:39 – This thirty seven being talked about were the men called “David’s Mighty Men.” These were the valiant warriors that stayed close to David and kept him safe. They were willing to give up everything for the king and the king’s desire. Yet, the last mighty man listed was Uriah the Hittite. Does that name sound familiar? Uriah was the husband of Bathsheba, the lady that David saw bathing and slept with. Uriah was the husband that David sent out into the battlefield to be killed to try and sweep his mistake under the rug. Uriah was one of David’s mighty men. My message today is seek out the best for those seeking out the best for you. Thankfully, each of us have people in our story that care deeply about us. Let’s be sure we reflect that same sort of care back into their lives from us. If nothing else remember how deeply God loves and cares about you. Let Him be one you choose to show love and care back too. Don’t allow the love and care being shown to you in your life to go unreciprocated. Let those who pour into you know you’re about pouring back into them as well. I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 454
- These are the names of the mighty men whom David had: Josheb-basshebeth a Tahchemonite; he was chief of the three. He wielded his spear against eight hundred whom he killed at one time. 2 Samuel 23:8 – I remember seeing a sign when I was younger that said, “Live the sort of life the pastor at your funeral doesn’t have to lie about.” These mighty men of David sure didn’t have to worry about that. As you read through this chapter the feats these men did were unbelievable. This though was the story they left behind with the life they lived. What will be your story? What will be said of you when your time on earth is over? Will it be said you were really dedicated to your job? That you loved taking care of your lawn? That the Chiefs had your heart? While it can be convicting, it’s healthy to pause and think what will be the one thing people remember me by when I’m no longer here. My hope is the legacy and memory we all are leaving behind is someone who was an all-in, devoted follower of Jesus who made it there goal to tell as many people as they could about the Gospel. That’s the sort of life you would have nothing to be ashamed about leaving behind. What then can you do today to begin that being what you are remembered for? I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 1882
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