20NOV
8th Year 12-13 Edition 3 – 2nd Sam. 18
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Nov 20_2012 II Sam 19
Dear Saints,
Today we prayerfully read, 2nd Samuel 19. David is at the gate in mourning when Joab causes David to cease mourning. David returns to Jordan not to take Israel by force , but by invitation of God’s people. Like a model for Jesus he forgives his enemy, Shimei and he excuses Mephibosheth. David’s parting with Barzillai is accompanied with a generous offer. Barzillai graciously turns the king’s offer down because of his age. Israel quarrels with Judah. “41 Then all the men of Israel came to the king and said to the king, “Why have our brothers the men of Judah stolen you away and brought the king and his household over the Jordan, and all David’s men with him?” 42 All the men of Judah answered the men of Israel, “Because the king is our close relative. Why then are you angry over this matter? Have we eaten at all at the king’s expense? Or has he given us any gift?” 43 And the men of Israel answered the men of Judah, “We have ten shares in the king, and in David also we have more than you. Why then did you despise us? Were we not the first to speak of bringing back our king?” But the words of the men of Judah were fiercer than the words of the men of Israel.” 2 Samuel 19:41-43, English Standard Version (ESV). It is far better to forgive those who have offended you than to provoke them to anger. Didn’t Jesus teach us when he said;”…and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. …For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you”.
Thanksgiving devotional series by Pastor, Glen Aycock;
Follow David’s example and Jesus Word by forging your enemies and those who are indebted to you. Continue keeping the first thing first, that is salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. “[Let Us Sing Songs of Praise] Oh come, let us sing to the LORD; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise!” Psalm 95:1-2 ESV. Approach our Lord with praise and thanksgiving. Know that this is what the Thanksgiving season is about.
The Feast
[Please direct your request for prayer to; mlitew8@yahoo.com. Saints, I have redone the prayer list please see it at; http://www.admenu.com/prayer & praise.htm. I am not educated or a theologian so If I am wrong or mistaken please email me mlitew8@yahoo.com. Thank you for yourprayerful correction and suggestions, if you enjoyed the Feast or I am mistaken or have misused the Word of God, please let me know. If you would like to correspond with Pastor Glen here is his email address;pastorglenaycock@gmail.com. If the Lord is willing I’ll send and post the Feast again tomorrow.]
God Bless you,
Brother Mike
Tags: jesus, love, hope, care, god, holy, ghost, save, help
“[Book One The Way of the Righteous and the Wicked] Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night.” Psalm 1:1-2 ESV.
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