There is no better way to end the series of the Life of David than to pick up the bible, plough through 2 Samuel 13-24 and be enthralled by the impact of David’s decisions as he faces the consequences of his sin and despite it all, he is a man after God’s heart.

Sin lurks in the dark and whispers sweet nothings to entice us from ideation into fulfilment of the lust of life. Never say “not me” for your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour (1 Peter 5:8) - as we witness the fall of David from that one moment of impulse in 2 Samuel 11.

As we continue in the ‘Life of David’ series in 2 Samuel 8:1-15, it is evident through King David’s continued success in conquests and administering his God-given purpose in honour.. Are we being purposeful in pursuit of worldly gains or being purposeful to glorify God?

Everyone who is called by My name,
And whom I have created for My glory,
Whom I have formed, even whom I have made.
- Is 43:7

“‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the first and great commandment. - Matt. 27:37-38

Are we doing just that? Is God the priority in our life? Or do we seek God only ‘on-demand’? Do we render service based on what we are comfortable with or embodying it as a lifestyle? Reflect and consider as Ps Joseph speaks the truth about living out God-driven priorities through King David in 2 Samuel 7, and simply put, let God be God.

Rev Darren tackles timeless debates of “Why God is/Why does God allow…?” through perceivably innocent error of Uzzah, and challenges us to reflect on holiness…. and reverential fear of God.

For my thoughts are not your thoughts,
neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord.
For as the heavens are higher than the earth,
so are my ways higher than your ways
and my thoughts than your thoughts.
- Psalm 55:8-9

Hallelujah! This once shepherd boy, anointed king of Israel was finally inaugurated as king after some 15 years of life and death dramas, and brought forth unity amongst all the tribes of Israel. - 2 Samuel 5