Saturday, May 17, 2008

2 Samuel 1:1-16 (part two)

Note David's high esteem for the LORD's anointed. Remember that he had ample opportunity to kill Saul himself and didn't (1 Samuel 24:6; 26:9). In 1 Samuel 26:9, David makes this amazing statement: "Who can lay a hand on the LORD's anointed and be guiltless?" His response to the Amalekite (consistent with that observation) was execution for his guilt.

Hundreds of years later, at Pentecost, Peter told the assembled crowd that they had laid a hand on the LORD's anointed, Jesus (Acts 2:23, 36). Through the Holy Spirit, they immediately recognized their own guilt and cried out for the forgiveness which only Jesus can provide.

Question: 1) Are you holding the LORD's anointed, Jesus, in the highest esteem? In what specific areas do you need to rethink His rightful rule in your life?

2 comments:

Dennis Swender said...

Besides not sinning, how does Christ rule one's life? What does that look like?

Kirbee said...

Great question!! In the context of our study of David, I think of things like his frequently asking the LORD to specifically guide his decisions, and trusting over the sovereignty of God in the circumstances of his life.