David’s Light

Read 2 Samuel 23
 
2 Samuel 23:3-4 “The God of Israel spoke, the Rock of Israel said to me: ‘When one rules over men in righteousness, when he rules in the fear of God, 4 he is like the light of morning at sunrise on a cloudless morning.’”
 
EARLY dawn is one of my favorite summer moments. With the rising sun, I can awaken to walk and work in the light. The promise of the day is ahead.
    The dawn is one way to view God’s just rule. When you trust he is righteous, his Life Light awakens you. You become eager to journey with him. His truth reflects in you. Your righteousness displays an appropriate fear – a worship and reverence – for God. People listen to you, and they discover the light of God’s compassion, love and truth.   
    2 Samuel 23:1 tells you the purpose of the rest of the chapter: These are the last words of David: “The oracle of David son of Jesse, the oracle of the man exalted by the Most High, the man anointed by the God of Jacob, Israel’s singer of songs.”  An oracle is an announcement, information of utmost importance. As David surely considered both his triumphs and failures, he wanted Israel to surely know God is his Rock, his Light. He spoke of life on a true journey with God as clear and purposeful.  
    David experienced God in many ways. The Holy Spirit anointed and empowered David to many skills and gifts. He protected David against deadly enemies. God rebuked, judged, encouraged, forgave and empowered his anointed shepherd. As David ruled over men in righteousness, he saw God’s hand prosper Israel like the light of morning at sunrise on a cloudless morning. How good, David encouraged, it is to journey with the Light into his promises.
    If you might be wandering or wondering about your life, learn from David’s wisdom here. Pray the Spirit awakens your soul to see God’s righteousness become your light, too.  
   
Zephaniah 3:5a The Lord within her is righteous; he does no wrong. Morning by morning he dispenses his justice, and every new day he does not fail.