Read: 2 Sam. 8-9. 1 Chron. 18
David secured his kingdom by fighting and defeating the Philistines and one of their five royal cities of Gath. Goliath was from Gath and it was Gath that housed the ark when they stole it from the Israelites. Judgment fell on that city till they put it on an ark and let it find its way home.
Next, David smote Hadarezer which means “honor of the helper”. I wonder if that represents a person who tries to take the honor of what the Holy Spirit does since he is the Helper. The Syrians came to fight with Hadarezer. Syria means “exalted” so they stand for the mighty of the land. David killed so many of them that they became David’s servants and gave him gifts. That is what the enemy is suppose to do for us. Demons should be afraid of us and work for us - subject to us. This world can work for us and bless us. The rest of verse six of 1 Chronicles says that God preserved David wherever he went. The word “preserved” means to be open wide or free, avenge, defend, help, preserve, rescue, be safe, and get victory! We should have no limits when it comes to doing what God has released us to do. God will fund what he plans. David walked away with shields of gold, enough brass to make his laver for the temple and silver and gold from all the other nations.
David wanted to bless Saul’s family and found one lame man named Mephibosheth, Jonathan’s son. David had him brought before him. I love that it was Jonathan’s son he got to bless since David loved Jonathan so much. He brought him into his house and told him he would always eat at his table. What a picture of the redemption of God. Mephibosheth had a son named Micha which means “who is like our God”.
Lord, truly there is no one like You. You take the lowly and set them at your table and feed them. You bless your people with blessings more than we can comprehend. How can we not love such a great and wonderful God!
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