Even The Enemies Know With William Kumuyi

DCLM Daily Manna Sunday 28th August 2016

Key Verse: "So do God to Abner, and more also, except, as the LORD hath sworn to David, even so I do to him;To translate the kingdom from the house of Saul, and to set up the throne of David over Israel and over Judah, from Dan even to Beersheba"
- 2 Samuel 3:9,10

Text: 2 SAMUEL 3:1-11

1 Now there was a long war between the house of Saul and the house of David. But David grew stronger and stronger, and the house of Saul grew weaker and weaker. 

2 Sons were born to David in Hebron: His firstborn was Amnon by Ahinoam the Jezreelitess; 

3 his second, Chileab, by Abigail the widow of Nabal the Carmelite; the third, Absalom the son of Maacah, the daughter of Talmai, king of Geshur; 

4 the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith; the fifth, Shephatiah the son of Abital; 

5 and the sixth, Ithream, by David's wife Eglah. These were born to David in Hebron. 

6 Now it was so, while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner was strengthening his hold on the house of Saul. 

7 And Saul had a concubine, whose name was Rizpah, the daughter of Aiah. So Ishbosheth said to Abner, "Why have you gone in to my father's concubine?" 

8 Then Abner became very angry at the words of Ishbosheth, and said, "Am I a dog's head that belongs to Judah? Today I show loyalty to the house of Saul your father, to his brothers, and to his friends, and have not delivered you into the hand of David; and you charge me today with a fault concerning this woman? 

9 May God do so to Abner, and more also, if I do not do for David as the Lord has sworn to him-- 

10 to transfer the kingdom from the house of Saul, and set up the throne of David over Israel and over Judah, from Dan to Beersheba." 

11 And he could not answer Abner another word, because he feared him.

If only we sometimes knew what is happening in the camp of the enemies concerning us, we will be less agitated and troubled. We will not be disturbed over what we may consider as their threat on our lives and God's plans and purposes for us.

The enemies know full well what God has purposed concerning us and they equally know that they do not have the power to thwart or stop the hand of God on our lives. But most times, they take advantage of the ignorance of most Christians and use the tactics of fear and doubt to keep believers from getting to enjoy God's provisions.

 Abner knew very well that the throne belonged to David, based on the prophetic declaration and anointing on David. He however, for selfish reasons, had been backing Ishboshet, taking advantage of his weakness to perpetuate himself. But as God would have it, confusion ensued between them and Abner finally decided to get the kingdom over to David as God has promised him.

We need to take note of the patience of David as regards taking over the entire kingdom following the death of Saul. Though he knew the entire kingdom was his based on God's promises to him, yet he was patient, keeping faith with God's timing and faithfulness. And eventually, the enemies tired themselves out and handed the kingdom over to David.

When you know what God has spoken concerning you, you will not be agitated over the wiles and the antics of the enemies. They may take the oath on their lives to stop you from reaching God's goal, but will almost immediately tire themselves out.

Thought for the day: Satan has no power to stop the work of God in a saint's life.

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