QT 2/17/2023 2 Sam 5:1-5, Waiting on God's best

2 Samuel 5:1–5 (ESV) —

1 Then all the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and said, “Behold, we are your bone and flesh. 2 In times past, when Saul was king over us, it was you who led out and brought in Israel. And the Lord said to you, ‘You shall be shepherd of my people Israel, and you shall be prince over Israel.’ ” 3 So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, and King David made a covenant with them at Hebron before the Lord, and they anointed David king over Israel. 4 David was thirty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned forty years. 5 At Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months, and at Jerusalem he reigned over all Israel and Judah thirty-three years.

 

NOTE: The passage clearly indicates that all the tribes knew that the Lord had told David he would be king of all Israel. And while Saul was King, it was David who led Israel in battle. Why they took so long is not clear. Maybe, because none had dared help him when Saul chased him down -- that is, they felt guilty and were afraid David would exact vengeance. It is not clear, but one thing is clear -- God, in his time, brings his promises to fulfillment.

 

PONDER:

1. What am I desiring?
2. Am I willing to wait upon God?
3. Am I willing to go another route if God so chooses?

 

PRAYER: Father, I want your best. If you have a new route, please make it clear that even I can see. Lead and guide me. Help me to wait upon your best.