“The war between the house of Sha’ul and the house of David dragged on, but David grew stronger, while the house of Sha’ul became weaker.”-2 Samuel 3:1
As the war continued, we’re told the house of David grew stronger, while the house of Sha’ul became weaker.
This is NOT speaking of a decisive victory or that power permanently shifted.
It was more like both sides gained and lost strength, like the ebb and flow of ocean waves.
The families were trying to pick the side that would win in the end.
They stayed loyal to Ishboshesh for now…
But were ready to switch over to David in a second if it looked like he would come out on top.
From a human perspective, the war between David and Ishbosheth wasn’t about ideas or philosophies.
It was about power, safety, and status.
And let’s face it, unlike the charismatic David, Ishboshesh was no contest.
From the heavenly perspective, the Lord was permitting men to make faulty choices, all to bring about His divine will.
So let’s switch over to the takeaway for today.
I said the tribal families wanted to side with the winner in the end.
If Ishoboshesh emerged as the victor, they would side with him.
But if David emerged as the victor, they would side with him.
So here’s the lesson.
This shifting of loyalties from one side to another based on the circumstances is the type of fickleness the Lord despises.
Either you are for God, Israel, and His Messiah FROM THE BEGINNING…
Or you are not.
There ain’t gonna be any “let’s see who’s the winner first, and then I’ll decide who to side with” nonsense.
You choose today who you’re gonna serve…
And you stick with that decision through thick and thin.
Ya feel me?
See ya all next time.
CONNECTING THIS TEACHING TO THE NEW TESTAMENT
“So, because you are lukewarm
—neither hot nor cold—
I am about to spit you
out of my mouth.”
-Revelation 3:16
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