“Imagine how much a man's life would change if he trusted that he was loved by God.”
2 SAMUEL 4-6
JOURNAL
David’s passion for God really stands out, especially when we look at how he worships. He doesn’t let traditions, customs, or what’s “proper” stop him. Instead, David worships with everything he has because his love for God is all-consuming (2 Samuel 6:14-22). It’s not just about following rules or rituals for David—it’s about a real, personal relationship with God that drives his actions. This is something we see throughout his life, not just in his worship, but also in how he deals with his enemies. Take the stories of Saul and Ish-Bosheth—David doesn’t just sit back when people harm those whom God has chosen. He takes action, showing how deeply he values God’s authority, even when it means confronting his enemies (2 Samuel 1:15-16, 4:5-12). But it’s not the actions alone that matter—what really matters is David’s heart. His decisions come from a place of deep respect and devotion to God.
At this point, David has reached a place where nothing is going to get in the way of his love for God. He doesn’t care what Michal thinks when she’s embarrassed by his behavior (2 Samuel 6:20-23). He’s not worried about looking like a “proper king” by the world’s standards. Instead, David is being authentic, just being himself, and worshiping God in the way that feels right to him. His worship is an honest outpouring of his love for God, and that’s what matters most to him.
This kind of undistracted devotion to God reminds me of the story of the blind beggar in the Gospels. Even when people told him to be quiet, he didn’t give up. He kept crying out to Jesus, and his persistence led to his healing (Mark 10:46-52). Like David, the beggar refuses to let the opinions of others keep him from pursuing what he knows he needs: God’s help. The message in both stories is clear—don’t seek to please people, because they’re not the ones who can truly redeem or provide. Seek to honor God, and trust that He will respond to your faith with redemption, healing, and provision (Jeremiah 29:13).
This doesn’t mean we shouldn’t care about others—it’s quite the opposite. When we love God deeply, that love overflows into how we treat others. The more we focus on loving God and living in a way that honors Him, the more we’ll naturally love and care for the people around us. The shift here is that instead of focusing on getting what we want, we focus on becoming the best versions of ourselves, solving problems and facing challenges in a way that reflects God’s love. And because God is love, as we grow in our love for Him, we also grow in our ability to love others in ways we never thought possible (Matthew 22:37-39, 1 John 4:19).
In the end, the deeper we get into our relationship with God, the more everything else in life—our relationships, our choices, our actions—falls into place. It’s like Jesus said, when we put God first, the rest will follow. Loving God becomes the foundation of everything else, and through that love, we find the ability to love others better than we could have on our own (Galatians 1:10).
David’s passion for God really stands out, especially when we look at how he worships. He doesn’t let traditions, customs, or what’s “proper” stop him. Instead, David worships with everything he has because his love for God is all-consuming (2 Samuel 6:14-22). It’s not just about following rules or rituals for David—it’s about a real, personal relationship with God that drives his actions. This is something we see throughout his life, not just in his worship, but also in how he deals with his enemies. Take the stories of Saul and Ish-Bosheth—David doesn’t just sit back when people harm those whom God has chosen. He takes action, showing how deeply he values God’s authority, even when it means confronting his enemies (2 Samuel 1:15-16, 4:5-12). But it’s not the actions alone that matter—what really matters is David’s heart. His decisions come from a place of deep respect and devotion to God.
At this point, David has reached a place where nothing is going to get in the way of his love for God. He doesn’t care what Michal thinks when she’s embarrassed by his behavior (2 Samuel 6:20-23). He’s not worried about looking like a “proper king” by the world’s standards. Instead, David is being authentic, just being himself, and worshiping God in the way that feels right to him. His worship is an honest outpouring of his love for God, and that’s what matters most to him.
This kind of undistracted devotion to God reminds me of the story of the blind beggar in the Gospels. Even when people told him to be quiet, he didn’t give up. He kept crying out to Jesus, and his persistence led to his healing (Mark 10:46-52). Like David, the beggar refuses to let the opinions of others keep him from pursuing what he knows he needs: God’s help. The message in both stories is clear—don’t seek to please people, because they’re not the ones who can truly redeem or provide. Seek to honor God, and trust that He will respond to your faith with redemption, healing, and provision (Jeremiah 29:13).
This doesn’t mean we shouldn’t care about others—it’s quite the opposite. When we love God deeply, that love overflows into how we treat others. The more we focus on loving God and living in a way that honors Him, the more we’ll naturally love and care for the people around us. The shift here is that instead of focusing on getting what we want, we focus on becoming the best versions of ourselves, solving problems and facing challenges in a way that reflects God’s love. And because God is love, as we grow in our love for Him, we also grow in our ability to love others in ways we never thought possible (Matthew 22:37-39, 1 John 4:19).
In the end, the deeper we get into our relationship with God, the more everything else in life—our relationships, our choices, our actions—falls into place. It’s like Jesus said, when we put God first, the rest will follow. Loving God becomes the foundation of everything else, and through that love, we find the ability to love others better than we could have on our own (Galatians 1:10).
No comments:
Post a Comment