Sincere Milk

Key Verse

“And David said to Abishai, and to all his servants, Behold, my son, which came forth of my bowels, seeketh my life: how much more now may this Benjamite do it? let him alone, and let him curse; for the LORD hath bidden him.” 2 Samuel 16:11

Text — 2 Samuel 16:5-13

Message

David had sinned against God and part of his punishment was a strong rebellion by Absalom his own son to dethrone him. While fleeing from Absalom, a relative of Saul, Shimei came out to curse and throw stones at the king. When some of the officers of David offered to silence Shimei, he discouraged them.

David remained calm and controlled his emotions in the face of provocation. He acknowledged that God must have permitted the insult to enable him learn some basic lessons like humility, forgiveness, self-control and respect for God’s authority over all situations. God allows us to go through some experiences in life in order to correct, direct and mould us into the shape He desires for us. We must see beyond whatever we might be facing and think on the lessons God wants us to learn from them.

However, without true repentance, it will be impossible to have a tender or submissive heart like Jesus. Are you being mistreated or misjudged? Are you going through challenging situation? Don’t take laws into your hands. Ask the Lord to show you what He wants you to learn from it. His grace is always sufficient to help you. Pray and be calm.

Further Reading

Psalm 37:1-9

Prayer for today

Lord, help me to see things through the eyes of faith.