David's Heart

Scripture:

2 Samuel 15:30

“So David went up by the Ascent of Mount Olives, and wept as he went up; and he had his head covered and went barefoot. And all the people who were with him covered their heads and went up, weeping as they went up.”

2 Samuel 15:32a

“Now it happened when David had come to the top of the mountain, where he worshipped God”.

Observation:

King David was torn. He lost his dwelling place because of Absalom’s power hungry scheme and because of this, King David was on the run. It came to a point where King David was just an emotional wreck, weeping and not caring what he looked like even though he was still king. However, even through this trial, David still found a reason to worship his God.

Application:

There are times where I really need to let go and just throw all my emotions out. I guess it’s because I’m so use to putting on an exterior face of toughness and stability. But reality is, I need a good session of complete mess. I feel like I have come to certain points where all I want to do is cry, but I cant. David, even as king was not afraid to let go of his emotions. I need to be that vulnerable, especially towards the people I serve. I need to quit putting on the strong façade and be real with my emotions at the appropriate time. David is a man of example. Even through the lowest of lows, he still came out worshipping God. I love David’s heart. One day, my heart will be the same towards my God. No matter what situation may come my way, I will come out of it worshipping my God.

Prayer:

Please break down my pride that I may be vulnerable enough to be shaped and formed by you. I ask for your forgiveness for those times I may have put up walls. I ask that you give me a heart like David that I may come out of a situation worshipping you with all I have. I love you God, thank you for your faithfulness.