2 Samuel 17:5 But Absalom said, “Summon also Hushai the Arkite, so we can hear what he has to say as well.”
I believe that God has a plan and a purpose for my life, something that I was uniquely created to do. I believe that if I seek His will, if I ask for His guidance, if I pay attention to His word and to the doors that He opens and closes in my life, He will guide me to where He needs me to be. I believe that He can and will use me wherever I am, that if I don’t step into His purpose for me, He will find another way, but I believe He created me for a purpose.
2 Samuel 17:14a Absalom and all the men of Israel said, “The advice of Hushai the Arkite is better than that of Ahithophel.”
I see this same idea in the continuing saga of David and Absalom. God has a plan. He is in control. He is making a way. David is so very far from perfect, yet God uses him, He hears his prayers, He guides him. He created David for a purpose.
2 Samuel 17:14b For the LORD had purposed to defeat the good advice of Ahithophel, to the intent that the LORD might bring disaster on Absalom.
Lord, Thank You for this day and this scripture. Thank You for creating me for a purpose and for guiding me toward that purpose when I actively seek You. Thank You for using me where I am, especially in my flawed and fleshly moments. Allow me wisdom and discernment for this path and grant me Your peace. Amen.
Proverbs 16:9 The mind of man plans his way, but the LORD directs his steps.
Have a blessed day
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