Passage
2 Samuel 5:17-25 (ESV)
No Cheap Grace
1 Chronicles 21:18-22:1
Key Verse: 21:21:24
David Defeats the Philistines
Date: Sep. 8, 2018
Daily Bread
Key Verse: 5:19
And David inquired of the LORD, “Shall I go up against the Philistines? Will you give them into my hand?” And the LORD said to David, “Go up, for I will certainly give the Philistines into your hand.”
1. The Philistines attack David (17-21)
David had been anointed king over whole Israel (17). This was a crisis to the Philistines. They went up in full force to search for David and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim. At this moment, what did David do? First of all, he prayed to God for direction. Then, relying on God, he could defeat the full force of the Philistines.
2. The Philistines attack a second time (22-25)
Even though the Philistines were defeated, they did not give up to attack David when his kingship over all Israel was in its early stages. They came up and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim again. David prayed to God again instead of relying on his experience. God gave him a sign that he will go out ahead of David. When David obeyed the Lord, he could defeat the Philistines again.
Prayer: Lord, help me to seek you earnestly most of all when enemies arise and depend on you for full victory.
One Word: God gives us victory over our enemies
