1 Chron 12:16 Other Benjamites and some men from Judah also came to David in his stronghold.
Interestingly, as I was reading today’s chapter, it started playing in my mind’s eye like a movie. I heard positive, upbeat music (if I’m honest, what I heard was a refrain from Pirates of the Caribbean). Everything was coming together. Things were going well. Why? Because God was in control, directing steps, aligning confidences. We see here how beautiful His plan can come together.
1 Chron 12:17a David went out to meet then and said to them, “If you have come to me in peace to help me, I am ready for you to join me….”
I can’t help but think of what’s coming. David’s transgression with Bathsheba. Lives lost. Lives destroyed. All because David took his eyes off God and focused on himself. Keeping our eyes firmly fixed on our Savior is so crucial for so many reasons.
1 Chron 12:17b “…But if you have come to betray me to my enemies when my hands are free from violence, may the God of our ancestors see it and judge you.”
Lord, Thank You for this day and this scripture. Thank You for this look at how everything comes together in Your time through Your will. Help us to keep our eyes firmly fixed on You. Always. Draw us closer. Amen.
1 Chron 12:18 Then the Spirit came on Amasai…and he said: “We are yours, David! We are with you, son of Jesse! Success, success to you, and success to those who help you, for your God will help you.”
Have a blessed day.
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