We have good days and bad days but each day is a new day and day by day, little things can become big things that lead to the amazing with Gods help. Rather than let anger pull you down, take a look at your daily routine. Are there little things you could tweak or fine-tune? As you step ahead this day, start with just one task to accomplish and before long you will be doing more than you thought possible.
Sometimes, we have to sacrifice a little time and endure some distress in order for the Lord to bless. Being obedient with a daily quiet time is a sure way to successfully get ready for the challenges each day brings. It’s a choice we make every day and every step of the way.
Reading today in 2 Samuel 24, we note that anger took David in the wrong direction. Israel had been sinful, and David wanted to take his anger out on them. Rather than have faith in the Lord, David believed he had to take control rather than hand over control to the Lord, so he told his army commanders to conduct a census of the fighting men (v. 2).
The transgression led to punishment from the Lord who gave David a choice of three types of punishment. Either three years of famine, three months of fleeing from enemies, or three days of plague (v. 13). David chose “three days of plague”.
But then we begin to see the greatness of David which is evidenced by his intercession for his people. He obediently took the steps needed to make things right with the Lord. He paid for a threshing floor to build an altar to the Lord and oxen to sacrifice as offerings. He was seeking divine favor so the plague would be withdrawn from the people. The Lord did give favor and the plague on Israel was stopped (v. 25).
Let us be thankful today that because of the cross, Jesus made the ultimate sacrifice and has paid the debt so that all who accept Jesus as Savior has found divine favor.
This day with You Lord, help us to be slow to anger by being anchored to Your love from above. If there are activities we need to tweak or priorities we need adjust, Holy Spirit prompt us towards those changes so we can step ahead toward better tomorrows. We sacrifice a little time each day for a quiet time with You, prayer, and planning. Lord … we put You in control and obediently get ready for the challenges before us this day. For we pray this in Jesus’ name … Amen.
