2 Samuel: David

Been a minute! With school starting again, I have come home beat. But! I just finished 2 Samuel. I am so proud of myself for getting this far since February! David had no bitter or revengeful word over the death of his greatest enemy.He mourned the death of his enemy. Saul lived as though he had not been anointed. In reference to David, just cause you are anointed doesn't mean that it is for that day and that hour. David was anointed as a teenager but, was not made king until he was 30. David's first act as king was he blessed those who buried his enemy. Abner's death was the most wicked in history. The Lord rewards the doer of evil according to His wickedness. The capital of Israel was moved from Hebron to Jerusalem. David succeeded in always seeking God's will first over His own choices. The biggest victories are won in the valley. One sin usually leads to more. 1) To look upon unGodly things 2) Lust 3)Adultery 4)Deception 5) Drunkenness 6) Murder Something so small can lead to something so extreme. 1 Sin can have the reprecussions of 20. What is done in secret God will always bring to the public. The Crown of the King of Ammon weighed 131 pounds!!!!! WHAT!!!! Lust is so unhealthy it can cause sickness. You cannot serve and work for the Lord and also be dividing His people. Words have quicker mileage than actions. David lost two sons because he did not confront sin. Absalom only needed to know that he was loved and accepted. David allowed Absalom to question his relationship which led to rebellion. We can't say things are from God just because He allows something to take place or because he takes no action against it. Accepting everything as God is noble, but isn't always truth or fact. Lust causes loss. Something good in the wrong timing is no good at all. Regardless of how good or perfect as man and his work may be, there is always someone better. There is no matter hidden from the King. In every gathering there's always a person seeking division to promote their own desires. Even if it hurts, we are to hold true to whatever vows we make. The giants race ended during David's reign. David took his eyes off God and looked at his success. Regardless of our opposition, if told to do it, do it!