Good day dear friends.
Here is our study guide for today:
2 Samuel 19, 20, 21Joab is the essence of a tough-minded military man, at least one modern novelist has written a biography of David around him. What qualities of character do you find in him?
These were trying times for David and Israel. The war between David and his son Absalom took a heavy emotional toll on David. This was evident upon news of Absalom's death. David could not and did not enjoy the victory. This affected the men who risked their lives following David as his soldiers. Joab, a perceptive man, knew this was demoralizing the troops and so in private had a confrontation with David. He basically said something that might have appalled Jesus, "What is this loving those who hate you?" The other possibly not, "And hating those who love you?" Joab tells David that his actions showed that his officers and soldiers meant nothing to him.
Joab was a loyal warrior. He loved David and never deserted him and was the sort of man that did not mind when he was no longer in command, he still fought against the king's enemies whom he perceived as the enemies of God's anointed. Joab was dedicated to his work and carried out all orders given to him by the king. Joab knew to use all the qualities God gave him in the line of work that he chose for himself.
What qualities has God given you and how will you use them? Do you possess loyalty towards God? Do you seek to carry out all God asks of you?
PRAYER: God of all people, I thank you for what you have shared with me. Let me be the person you want, by allowing me to realize and utilize the qualities and gifts you have shared with me. I seek to serve you with faithfulness. I pray in Jesus' name, amen.
Have a great and blessed day in the Lord!
e.v.
Here is our study guide for today:
2 Samuel 19, 20, 21Joab is the essence of a tough-minded military man, at least one modern novelist has written a biography of David around him. What qualities of character do you find in him?
These were trying times for David and Israel. The war between David and his son Absalom took a heavy emotional toll on David. This was evident upon news of Absalom's death. David could not and did not enjoy the victory. This affected the men who risked their lives following David as his soldiers. Joab, a perceptive man, knew this was demoralizing the troops and so in private had a confrontation with David. He basically said something that might have appalled Jesus, "What is this loving those who hate you?" The other possibly not, "And hating those who love you?" Joab tells David that his actions showed that his officers and soldiers meant nothing to him.
Joab was a loyal warrior. He loved David and never deserted him and was the sort of man that did not mind when he was no longer in command, he still fought against the king's enemies whom he perceived as the enemies of God's anointed. Joab was dedicated to his work and carried out all orders given to him by the king. Joab knew to use all the qualities God gave him in the line of work that he chose for himself.
What qualities has God given you and how will you use them? Do you possess loyalty towards God? Do you seek to carry out all God asks of you?
PRAYER: God of all people, I thank you for what you have shared with me. Let me be the person you want, by allowing me to realize and utilize the qualities and gifts you have shared with me. I seek to serve you with faithfulness. I pray in Jesus' name, amen.
Have a great and blessed day in the Lord!
e.v.
