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"Is it not my family God has chosen? Yes, he has made an everlasting covenant with me. His agreement is arranged and guaranteed in every detail. He will ensure my safety and success. 2 Samuel 23:5 NLT
David, Israel’s most famous king, was nearing the end of His life. The king had a lot of years to review and time was not on his side.
He could have lamented poor choices, impulses, and personal example. He could have focused on his personal achievements, adventurous life, and winner-take-all battle with the giant, Goliath. He could have. He didn’t.
David spent most of his final words recounting the faithfulness of God. He called Him a rock, fortress, and deliverer. He recalled the bad days and the God who made them good. He saw the value of following the God of both mercy and justice.
The list of those who had negatively impacted King David was long, but his last moments were spent remembering the goodness of God instead of the imperfections of man.
If this resonates with you as an I-want-that-too kind of life, take courage! Always remember the goodness of God. It will bring the contrast needed to see a value far greater than bitterness, revenge, or an unforgiving spirit. This thinking changes a man.
Prayer: Dear God, between now and the moment my life is over, I have the opportunity to live without regrets, revenge, and reactionary living. May my life be so changed between now and that day that people will think of You when they remember me.
David, Israel’s most famous king, was nearing the end of His life. The king had a lot of years to review and time was not on his side.
He could have lamented poor choices, impulses, and personal example. He could have focused on his personal achievements, adventurous life, and winner-take-all battle with the giant, Goliath. He could have. He didn’t.
David spent most of his final words recounting the faithfulness of God. He called Him a rock, fortress, and deliverer. He recalled the bad days and the God who made them good. He saw the value of following the God of both mercy and justice.
The list of those who had negatively impacted King David was long, but his last moments were spent remembering the goodness of God instead of the imperfections of man.
If this resonates with you as an I-want-that-too kind of life, take courage! Always remember the goodness of God. It will bring the contrast needed to see a value far greater than bitterness, revenge, or an unforgiving spirit. This thinking changes a man.
Prayer: Dear God, between now and the moment my life is over, I have the opportunity to live without regrets, revenge, and reactionary living. May my life be so changed between now and that day that people will think of You when they remember me.
