Absaloms in Life

Scripture:

II Samuel 15:6 "In this manner Absalom acted toward all Israel who came to the king for judgment. So Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel".

Observation:

David and his son Absalom had serious relational issues due to some terrible events that had occured in their past. David had brought Absalom back to Jerusalem, but really wouldn't have anything to do with him. When Absalom realized that David was not going to promote him, he began to work a plan to be king. He stood at the gate and talked to the people who had problems about how he would solve them if he were king. He began to plant seeds in people's minds about how great it would be if he were king. He used trickery to win the hearts of the people away from his father who had been a great king.

Application:

There are always Absalom's around when you are in leadership. There is always someone who is disgruntled and who begins to tell others about how disgruntled they are. They even make themselves look good in everyone's eyes by telling them how they would do so much better if they were in charge. They will be quick to point out the areas that are not good. We must be aware of Absaloms who talk a good talk, but are destroying us behind the scenes. We must not be ignorant of Satan's schemes.

Prayer:

Father, help me to be more like David and less like Absalom. Help me to treat people right and with integrity. Help me to walk humbly before You and treat people as I want to be treated. I want to be more like You every day. Show me the way.

Jeff