Say, I wrote an article on Day 133 of the timeline, chronological study plan, and it deals with the Holy Mind control of the Lord. If you'd be interested, I would like to know where and why you might disagree. I'm making myself wide open for criticism!!!
But that is good. If you do decide to comment, please speak freely. I not going to rave at you like so many here do. Thanks in advance!
Day 137 of the Timeline, Chronological Reading/Listening Plan
2 Samuel 16-18
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Ideas to Consider:
** Finally, we arrive at the story of David being verbally and physically assaulted by Shimei, which is perhaps the most incredible story of Godly character that points forward to Jesus, the very “Son of David.” What is striking about this story is that David claims that God ordered Shimei to speak and act as he did. Also, David shows us the character of Jesus as found in the New Testament. This story not only points to the Power and control of God but also gives us a preview of the future Messiah’s humble behavior.
When Shimei began to assault David with accusations of murdering the previous king Saul and unlawfully taking the Throne, he was lying.
First Samuel 31 4-5 . . . N.K.J.V. –
“Then Saul said to his armorbearer, "Draw your sword, and thrust me through with it, lest these uncircumcised men come and thrust me through and abuse me." But his armorbearer would not, for he was greatly afraid. Therefore, Saul took a sword and fell on it. And when his armorbearer saw that Saul was dead, he also fell on his sword, and died with him.”
As we can see above, king Saul intentionally took his own life by falling upon his sword.
Lying and deception: This is one of the great tests that we, as True Christians, must face and endure . . how will we conduct ourselves under false accusations? How will we conduct ourselves when our enemies come at us with their worldly forms of mental illness?
John 16 33 . . . N.K.J.V. -
"These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world."
As mentioned, David believed that the Lord caused Shimei to speak and act as he did. And why would David [not] believe this? We have repeatedly read that God had been directly involved throughout his life. We have consistently shown how God causes events, instigates people to speak as directed, and triggers people to act and behave according to His Will. As David continues to learn and grow in his Spiritual Wisdom, it is becoming abundantly clear (to him) that God truly is in control.
Second Samuel 16 9-11 . . . N.L.T. -
"Why should this dead dog curse my lord the king?" Abishai son of Zeruiah demanded. "Let me go over and cut off his head!" "No!" the king said. "Who asked your opinion, you sons of Zeruiah! If the LORD has told him to curse me, who are you to stop him?" Then David said to Abishai and to all his servants, "My own son is trying to kill me. Doesn't this relative of Saul have even more reason to do so? Leave him alone and let him curse, for the LORD has told him to do it.”
As we continue in David’s remarkable story, he reveals that there is a Holy Purpose for Shimei’s abuse, and is as follows:
Second Samuel 16 12 . . . N.L.T. –
“And perhaps the LORD will see that I am being wronged and will bless me because of these curses today."
It would be wise for us all to heed this incredible story and example of David, for he is learning to act according to the ways of his future “Son,” Jesus. In comparing the example of David above to Christ below, they are nearly identical in principle.
First Peter 2 21-23 . . . E.S.V. –
“For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps. He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth. When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but continued entrusting himself to him who judges justly.”
If anything has become evident in this admirable story, it is that the Lord has a Plan, and it is being fulfilled . . . and no one is capable of stopping it. Therefore, it would make sense if we were beginning to feel a sense of relief over the travesties that were taking place in our lives. When we are assaulted, be it physically or verbally, we can view David and Jesus as our examples to follow. We are learning that if we can endure hardship without turning away from God, a tremendous and Eternal reward will await.
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Day 137 is stunning in that we find two additional and undeniable pieces of evidence where the Lord controls the minds and words of Ahithophel and Hushai. They are as follows:
Second Samuel 16 20-23 . . . N.L.T. –
“Then Absalom turned to Ahithophel and asked him, "What should I do next?" Ahithophel told him, "Go and sleep with your father's concubines, for he has left them here to look after the palace. Then all Israel will know that you have insulted your father beyond hope of reconciliation, and they will throw their support to you." So they set up a tent on the palace roof where everyone could see it, and Absalom went in and had sex with his father's concubines. Absalom followed Ahithophel's advice, just as David had done. For every word Ahithophel spoke seemed as wise as though it had come directly from the mouth of God.”
The writer is correct, as these words from Ahithophel WERE the Words and ideas from God, for they are the fulfillment of God's punishment to David for committing adultery with Bathsheba and the murder of her husband, Urijah. God clearly told David that one from his own family would be intimate with his concubines in plain view of Israel. This is from
Day 133,
2 Sam 12:11.
Second Samuel 12 11 . . . N.L.T. -
"This is what the LORD says: Because of what you have done, I will cause your own household to rebel against you. I will give your wives to another man before your very eyes, and he will go to bed with them in public view.”
The second instance of mind control from the Lord comes from
Second Samuel 17 14:
N.I.V. –
“Absalom and all the men of Israel said, "The advice of Hushai the Arkite is better than that of Ahithophel." For the LORD had determined to frustrate the good advice of Ahithophel in order to bring disaster on Absalom.”
The story can be challenging to follow, but if we recall, Hushai’s suggestion to Absalom was poor advice, while Ahithophel's suggestion was proper. However, the Lord didn’t want Absalom to follow the better advice of Ahithophel, so God caused Absalom to make the wrong choice, which, as the Lord deemed, would result in his death, and the Throne would continue through David and passed forward to Solomon (the future king in the genealogy of Christ). Hence, the Lord “frustrated” the advice of Ahithophel with the purpose of removing Absalom as the thorn in David’s side.
The theme of God’s Power and Mysterious Plan is always emphasized. These ideas are the absolute backbone of Scripture; we must recognize and do our best to understand them.
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If it was me, I'd say Gods will be done...
If it was someone else, I wouldn't know how they would feel unless I ask them. If they say no don't pray that way for me. I would say ok I won't pray that way.
