1 Chron 20:1 In the spring, at the time when kings go off to war, Joab led out the armed forces. He laid waste the land of the Ammonites and went to Rabbah and besieged it, but David remained in Jerusalem.
This chapter reminds us to be present and vigilant. When David remained in Jerusalem, he committed adultery with Bathsheba, which lead to an unplanned pregnancy, a murder, another wife, and a whole new can of worms that caused trouble in the future. If David had been present with his troops, all this could have been avoided.
1 Chron 20:1 ….but David remained in Jerusalem.
I’m exhausted. Disgruntled. Wrung out. Frustrated. It’s easy to get lax when feeling like this. It’s easy to let my guard down, not be present, not worry about God’s will for me as I try to just survive. I feel like this chapter is another reminder, no matter my feelings, to be present in each day, present where God has placed me, present with the people He has me with. I feel like He’s reminding me to show up and do my best with the tasks He’s placed before me.
1 Chron 20:2 David took the crown from the head of their king…and it was placed on David’s head….
Lord, Thank You for this day and this scripture. Thank You for the reminder to keep my mind and heart focused on You, no matter what. Help me, always, to be mentally and physically present so that I can be Your hands and feet to Your people. Draw me closer. Amen.
1 Chron 20:8 These were descendants of Rapha in Gath, and they fell at the hands of David and his men.
Have a blessed day.
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