RTW April 21

When Someone Else Is Living My Dream

… Abner became a powerful leader among those loyal to Saul.
2 Samuel 3:6b

 

 

My Takeaways

Something Old

2 Samuel 2:10

Saul has passed away and there is a new sheriff in town: meet Ishbosheth.

Jealousy means: Ouch…you might not like this.

  1. resentment against a person enjoying success or advantage
  2. mental uneasiness from suspicion or fear of rivalry, unfaithfulness
  3. vigilance in maintaining or guarding something

Jealousy stems from dissatisfaction with our current situation.

It is impossible to be

  • Content and jealous at the same time.
  • Experience the full work of God’s Spirit when we are jealous.
  • Jealous when your heart is aligned with God’s heart.

Something New

Oh, how weary we become when warring continues.  (2 Samuel 3:6)

Something to Do

Align my heart with God’s heart, so I’m eatin’ up with Jesus!

 

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One Comment

  1. My Takeaways: Twist and Turns

    Something Old: Ishbosheth-a King with no strength, weak.

    Something New: “When Ishbosheth , Saul’s son, heard about Abner’s death at Hebron, he lost all courage, and all Israel became paralyzed with fear.” (2 Samuel 4:1) Ishbosheth replaced what God could do for him by putting his trust in Abner. Fear is real. Fear destroys. Zach Williams says it well in his song Fear is a Liar.

    When he told you you’re not good enough
    When he told you you’re not right
    When he told you you’re not strong enough
    To put up a good fight
    When he told you you’re not worthy
    When he told you you’re not loved
    When he told you you’re not beautiful
    That you’ll never be enough

    Fear, he is a liar
    He will take your breath
    Stop you in your steps
    Fear he is a liar
    He will rob your rest
    Steal your happiness
    Cast your fear in the fire
    ‘Cause fear he is a liar

    When he told you were troubled
    You’ll forever be alone
    When he told you you should run away
    You’ll never find a home
    When he told you you were dirty
    And you should be ashamed
    When he told you you could be the one
    That grace could never change

    Fear he is a liar
    He will take your breath
    Stop you in your steps
    Fear he is a lier

    When Abner died, Ishbosheth thought he was left with nothing, he collapsed with fear.

    Something To Do: Don’t let fear paralyze me. Trust in God and he will overcome my fears. Remember fear is a liar, by trusting God I will be free to respond boldly to the events around me.

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