The Prosperity of King David. I Chronicles 14

 

1 Chronicles 14 – The Prosperity of King David

 

David and Hiram were great friends. Hiram wanted to help David build his house, his palace.

At one time during the time of David’s rejection, the Philistines thought he had become their man. Now that he has returned to his own people and has been crowned as their king, the Philistines are out to get him.

David had a great victory over the Philistines and once again they came back for more. David inquired of God, and He told David to retreat and to draw the Philistines to the mulberry trees.

 

The lesson here is to trust the Lord. We need to make sure we are getting directions from the Lord. Sometimes we are to go out and do battle, and sometimes we are to withdraw.

 

We need to be careful that what we call stepping out on faith isn’t simply a foolish move. Sometimes we are tempting God instead of trusting Him.

 

The important thing for you and for me is to have a place where we can receive mercy from God. All of us need God’s mercy. God is prepared today to extend mercy because He has a mercy seat for us.

It is delightful to know that one is doing His will out of love for Him, that always makes it a thrilling experience, but it does not make it easy. Those who get away from the Word of God, get away from living their life God’s

Way. Let us get the gospel out. Let us get the Word of God moving.

 

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J. Vernon McGee Commentary and New King James Bible.