Sunday- Guest Post By Mrs.Oz

Today's reading from One-Year Bible Chronological Reading Plan is 2 Samuel 8:15-18, 1 Chronicles 18:14-17, 1 Chronicles 6:16-30, 1 Chronicles 6:50-53, 1 Chronicles 6:31-48, 2 Samuel 9-10:19, and 1 Chronicles 19:1-19

I've been gone all day at our church's lady's retreat so I'm keeping it simple. It was such a blessing to hear God's Word, and to fellowship but I have to admit, I'm so tired! I should have done this one ahead of time.

"David reigned over all Israel, doing what was just and right for all his people." This was mentioned twice in our reading today, once from 2 Samuel and once from 1 Chronicles. It jumped out to me since it was a stark contrast to the book of Judges theme of "and everyone did what was right in his own eyes." You get this real sense of order coming back to the people and a renewed reverence for God and the worship of him.
The story of Mephibosheth being honored and cared for by David is one of the sweetest stories i in the bible. It does not take up much room but it gives us such a glimpse into the noble heart of David. Rather than a proud man who will have nothing to remind him of the reign of the man who caused him constant fear of his very life, he wants to bless Saul's lineage because of his love for Jonathan. He gives back all that had belonged to Saul, and further more want's Mephibosheth to dine with him always. It's just a heart warming story and a very emotional one.
David seems so full of the joy of the Lord, so delighted with his God and overflowing with a desire to thank, and bless, and renew. Unfortunately his gesture of kindness is not interpreted correctly by Ammonites and once again he must take the stern leadership role once more. His happy moment does not seem to last long and he people become insulted by the de-bearding of his messengers. Another wave of warfare takes place and you just feel bad for the guy! He was only trying to spread his joy.
I have no real application for today's reading, just observance and thought. Please share yours too:)
Tomorrow's reading is 1 Chronicles 20:1; 2 Samuel 11-12:14; Psalm 51; 2 Samuel 12:15-25; 2 Samuel 5:14-16; 1 Chronicles 14:3-7; 1 Chronicles 3:5-9