David prays that God will frustrate the plans of his enemies. - P60
When hemeets Hushai the Arkite, he seizes the God-given opportunity to sendhim back to Jerusalem as a spy. - P60
Here, we find an example of what itmeans to walk by faith. First, we pray in accordance with the will ofGod. - P60
Then, we stay alert to God‘s hand at work in our lives and takeaction according to His lead. Trusting God in prayer does not mean wesit idly by, waiting for God to answer by miraculous intervention alone.
- P60
Because God is sovereign over His entire creation, He has decreed thatHis will be accomplished by ordinary as well as supernatural means.
- P60
May our eyesbe opento the many
different waysin which the Lordis working.
- P60
Lord God, even in the midst of great trials and suffering, help me to makeYou my priority and to walk in a manner that demonstrates my faith in You.
In Jesus‘ name, amen. - P61
Mephibosheth‘s servant, Ziba, meets David with donkeys carrying food andwine. He tells David that Mephibosheth has stayed in Jerusalem thinkinghis grandfather Saul‘s kingdom will be restored to him. David grants all ofMephibosheth‘s possessions to Ziba. - P63
As David approaches Bahurim, a manfrom Saul‘s family called Shimei curses and throws rocks at him. - P63
Ziba is the servant of Mephibosheth, son of Jonathan. He meets Davidas the king flees Jerusalem and presents him with gifts that will help himon his journey. - P64
He tells David that Mephibosheth stayed in Jerusalem,
believing that Saul‘s kingdom would be restored. David believes Ziba‘sstory and grants him favor, but we will later discover Ziba‘s treacherousmotives. - P64
Ziba had previously received much grace from David, despitebeing the servant of his former tormentor. - P64
But now we see that his heartresponded with greed rather than gratitude. - P64
When we receive God‘sgrace, we must humbly acknowledge that we do not deserve it. - P64
Goddelights in those whose hearts are not puffed up with pride but boweddown in humble dependence on Him. - P64
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