A Kind Man

Hello:

In our text today, we have another story of how God provided for David through a rich 80 year old man that was kind to him while he was on the run. 

Here is that story:

II Samuel 19: 31 And Barzillai the Gileadite came down from Rogelim, and went over Jordan with the king, to conduct him over Jordan. 32 Now Barzillai was a very aged man, even fourscore years old: and he had provided the king of sustenance while he lay at Mahanaim; for he was a very great man. 33 And the king said unto Barzillai, Come thou over with me, and I will feed thee with me in Jerusalem. 34 And Barzillai said unto the king, How long have I to live , that I should go up with the king unto Jerusalem? 35 I am this day fourscore years old: and can I discern between good and evil? can thy servant taste what I eat or what I drink ? can I hear any more the voice of singing men and singing women ? wherefore then should thy servant be yet a burden unto my lord the king? 36 Thy servant will go a little way over Jordan with the king: and why should the king recompense it me with such a reward? 37 Let thy servant, I pray thee, turn back again , that I may die in mine own city, and be buried by the grave of my father and of my mother. But behold thy servant Chimham; let him go over with my lord the king; and do to him what shall seem good unto thee. 38 And the king answered , Chimham shall go over with me, and I will do to him that which shall seem good unto thee: and whatsoever thou shalt require of me, that will I do for thee. 39 And all the people went over Jordan. And when the king was come over , the king kissed Barzillai, and blessed him; and he returned unto his own place. 40 Then the king went on to Gilgal, and Chimham went on with him: and all the people of Judah conducted the king, and also half the people of Israel.

As you can see, GOD is faithful.  This is the first time we hear of the specifics of the gesture of love towards David and our text teaches us that David offers to bring him into Jerusalem with him but the man is old and wants to die in his own land and he offers David his servant Chimham to take with him as his own and David accepts. 

God is faithful.  No matter what you’re going through and no matter how bad it looks, God will bring you through it and while you’re going through it there will always be someone who will offer a kind hand of support.  Don’t be so overwhelm with what you’re going through that you neglect to see the goodness of the Lord.  It’s all around you.

Stay encouraged everyone and Don’t forget to pray and read God’s word daily.

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