How can we trust God's plans when facing opposition, as David did? Facing the Heat of Rebellion David’s own son, Absalom, has seized the throne. The king is on the run, friends are few, and an enemy strategist—Ahithophel—has laid out a lethal plan. Yet amid the chaos God is orchestrating deliverance in ways no one sees coming. God’s Invisible Hand in 2 Samuel 17:15 “Then Hushai said to Zadok and Abiathar the priests, ‘This is what Ahithophel has counseled Absalom and the elders of Israel, and this is what I have counseled.’” • God places Hushai inside Absalom’s circle exactly when David needs an advocate. • The priests become the communication pipeline, relaying intel to David. • Ahithophel’s “foolproof” strategy collapses because the LORD silently overturns it (cf. 2 Samuel 17:14). Truths to Anchor Our Trust • God’s purpose overrides every human plan. Nothing slips past His sovereignty (Proverbs 19:21). • Opposition often reveals unseen allies God has already positioned on our behalf—like Hushai and the priests. • Delay is not defeat; divine timing ensures maximum deliverance and maximum glory. • God’s track record with David is repeated proof for us: He keeps covenant promises without fail. Reinforcement from the Rest of Scripture • “Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail.” (Proverbs 19:21) • “For the LORD of Hosts has purposed, and who can thwart Him?” (Isaiah 14:27) • “What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?” (Romans 8:31) • “O LORD, how my foes have increased…But You, O LORD, are a shield around me.” (Psalm 3:1-3) • “You need not fight this battle…see the salvation of the LORD on your behalf.” (2 Chronicles 20:17) Living It Out Today • Stay rooted in Scripture; it keeps God’s bigger story in view when circumstances scream otherwise. • Remember prior deliverances—personal and biblical—to silence present fears. • Surround yourself with faithful believers who can serve as modern-day “priests” and “Hushais,” speaking truth and encouragement. • Act on the light you have, trusting God to supply the rest; David kept moving, not freezing. • Speak words of faith aloud, echoing David’s psalms, until confidence eclipses anxiety. |
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