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SAA Notes
David’s return to the Kingdom is followed by party spirit, factions, discord and rebellion. David’s kingdom is falling apart. He doesn’t have any power stronger than the sin and death at work in himself and his family and kingdom. Why do our people, our families, our friends need Christ Jesus? Because He gives the Spirit; He atones for sin and opens up the only way to eternal life.
SJA Notes
* Holy God, glorious things of Your holy city are spoken, on the holy mount!
“Oh, let him take it all, since my lord the king has come safely home.”
Mephibosheth shows us how to act here, what our attitude is to be.
Even though David was not able to fully discern and deal with Ziba’s trickery, Mephibosheth was not upset.
His king had returned!
When we get caught up in the worries of earthly matters, of the wrong done to us by those around, what are we to do but look to Jesus our King!
As Mephibosheth cared only for the presence of David, so we must let go of the hurst and desires and look to Jesus.
More Him! Less us.
* God Above,
Please help us to seek Your face.
Please help us to let go of our worries and cares, the hardships that are bearing down upon us.
Please help us to cast our cares on You, for You care for us.
Amen.