THE LORD WILL SEE MY DISTRESS | Daily Bread | 11-3-24

00:00 - Intro
00:34 - Bible Passage
03:30 - Daily Bread Devotional
05:36 - Prayer

2 Samuel 16:1-14, KV 12
“It may be that the LORD will look upon my misery and restore to me his covenant blessing instead of his curse today.”

Daily Bread
1) Caution against rash decisions.
During his escape, David met Ziba, a servant of Jonathan’s son, Mephibosheth. Jonathan had been a great friend to David, and David had been very kind to Mephibosheth in the past (2 Samuel 9). However, Ziba made it sound like Mephibosheth had turned against David and was trying to bring Saul's family back to power. Because of this, David gave all of Mephibosheth’s possessions to Ziba as a reward for his supposed loyalty. This situation shows us the danger of making rash decisions or hearing only one side of a story. At some point, you may feel pressure to make a quick decision. Make sure to gather all necessary information and consider different perspectives before acting, especially when your decision affects others. Whenever you hear something, take time to check if it’s true and understand the whole story. This wise approach can help prevent misunderstandings and keep your relationships strong.

2) Handling insults with grace.
Shimei’s cursing was a low point for David, but he showed amazing humility, believing it may be God’s will for him to endure that hardship. David was aware of his own mistakes and trusted in God’s plan, even when things were hard. There will be times when you feel unfairly judged or criticized. In those moments, don’t act in anger or hold a grudge. Instead, reflect on any truths in the criticism, and consider it a chance to grow. Ask God for the humility to accept correction and the wisdom to know when to let go of an offense. Remember, even difficult experiences can be used to build your character and deepen your reliance on God.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, during tough times or misunderstandings, guide me to act wisely and seek Your truth. Help me to handle criticism with grace, trusting in Your perfect plan for my life. Teach me to live with integrity and humility, always remembering that You are with me and guiding me. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.


One Word: Be humble and wise!



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