The Lord is awe-inspiring, fearsome, fascinating, intriguing, majestic, and full of splendor: breathtaking! Here is what I saw of him and what came to my heart and mind in 2 Samuel 17:27-29,
"When David came to Mahanaim, Shobi son of Nahash from Rabbah of the Ammonites, and Makir son of Ammiel from Lo Debar, and Barzillai the Gileadite from Rogelim brought bedding and bowls and articles of pottery. They also brought wheat and barley, flour and roasted grain, beans and lentils, honey and curds, sheep, and cheese from cows' milk for David and his people to eat. For they said, 'The people have become exhausted and hungry and thirsty in the wilderness.'"
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"When David came to Mahanaim, Shobi son of Nahash from Rabbah of the Ammonites, and Makir son of Ammiel from Lo Debar, and Barzillai the Gileadite from Rogelim brought bedding and bowls and articles of pottery. They also brought wheat and barley, flour and roasted grain, beans and lentils, honey and curds, sheep, and cheese from cows' milk for David and his people to eat. For they said, 'The people have become exhausted and hungry and thirsty in the wilderness.'"
David was the Lord's anointed man to sit on the throne of Israel following Saul's disappointing performance. Saul's problem was he failed to place his faith and trust in the Lord, and instead, allowed his circumstances to dictate his decisions, actions and perceptions.
In that David was the Lord's anointed, and even given that the Lord allowed David's throne to be challenged by his son, Absalom, David's successful eventual return to Jerusalem would be consistent with the Lord's agenda. David was used by the Lord as instrumental in the life of Israel in preparation for the coming Messiah.
To participate in the restoration of David to his throne was to participate in the Lord's agenda of the things of the day. Shobi, Makir, and Barzillai all participated when David and his men needed refreshment and resupply as they prepared for the fight that would restore David to his throne.
Much could be said of these three, but I am looking at their involvement in the return of David from another perspective. As they aided David and his men, employing themselves in the agenda of the Lord, their service had to provide each of their lives with meaning, purpose, fulfillment and satisfaction.
Aligning ourselves with the Lord's agenda (as opposed to attempting to align the Lord with ours) brings us something that so many today yearn for. As the Lord continues his purpose in reconciling people to himself through the gospel, building his kingdom, we can find the ultimate in fulfillment as we find a place to participate, utilizing all the capabilities the Lord has gifted us with.
Not to be overlooked for a satisfying and meaningful life!
Anything of the Lord capture your heart from Scripture today? Share what moved you about him from your Bible reading today. I'd love to hear from you!
If you have someone you would like to receive these ruminations, send me their email address. I'm happy to add them to the list. If you are receiving this and would like to be removed from the list, just respond and let me know.
Trevor Fisk
trevor.fisk@gmail.com
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