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Sunday, April 12, 2015

David Faces Tempest and Storms (day1)



'Tempest'

How strong are the storms of life you face today?


·         Not—the sun is shining brightly

·         A gentle shower

·         A steady downpour

·         A dense fog

·         A thunderstorm with dark clouds and lightning flashes

·         An icy blizzard with slippery slopes

·         A hurricane or tornado with damaging winds

David wrote Psalm 55 at the time Absalom was leading a rebellion against him. Having his own son take up arms against him broke a torrent of feelings in David (Psalm 63), but on top of that was the wrenching discovery of a close friend’s betrayal. Ahithophel had been David’s advisor and counselor (2 Samuel 16:23). Read about his betrayal in 2 Samuel 15:10-12 and 30-37. Briefly describe David’s situation.

·         How does David describe the storms in his life? Read Psalm 55

·         What did David long for? Read verses 6-8

·         What happens to a relationship when trust is betrayed? Have you ever been betrayed or disappointed by a friend, relative, coworker? What was your reaction? How did you deal with your feelings?

·         David wanted refuge, and he also wanted Ahithophel’s advice to come to nothing.  Read verses 9-11

·         2 Samuel 5:1-4 tells us that God had chosen David to be king over Israel, and in 1 Kings 1:28-31 and 3-7 we find that Solomon was to be his successor Absalom was not only defying his father, the king, but also God’s plan for the kingdom of Israel. What is God’s plan for your life? What evil sometimes gets in the way of God’s fulfilling His plan for you and for His kingdom through you?

·         What do you know about God? Why can you confidently put your trust in Him?


1 comment:

  1. KatieApril 13, 2015 at 8:30 AM

    As for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it, and how from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is God breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:14-17
    We all start our faith walk with Jesus in different seasons of life. Whether young or old God's promises are true and the same for us all. We are to take strength and confidence from His Word that when we are in tempests and storms God is with us and faithful to lead us through it. And the most comforting, joyous thing is that God has already won the fight for us, we just need to trust and walk with Him as he leads us out of the fire.

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