And they told David, saying, “The men of Jabesh Gilead were the ones who buried Saul.” So David sent messengers to the men of Jabesh Gilead, and said to them, “You are blessed of the Lord, for you have shown this kindness to your Lord, to Saul, and have buried him. And now may the Lord show kindness and truth to you. I also will repay you this kindness, because you have done this thing. Now therefore, let your hands be strengthened, and be valiant; for your master Saul is dead, and also the house of Judah has anointed me king over them.”“
II Samuel 2:4b-7 NKJV
a. You have shown this kindness to your lord, to Saul, and have buried him: David showed appropriate gratitude to the men who risked their lives to honor the memory of Saul and Jonathan (1 Samuel 31:11-13).
b. Let your hands be strengthened, and be valiant: David knew that he needed brave men like these to secure and advance his kingdom, especially in the turmoil sure to surround his ascension to the throne.
Blessed of the Lord!
You have been blessed too!
”Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ,“ Ephesians 1:3 NKJV
1st blessing is the He has chosen us before the foundation of the world!
2nd blessing is our adoption as His children!
3rd blessing is where we are made “accepted in the beloved.”!
4th blessing is Redemption, speaks of buying one’s freedom, paying our ransom!
5th blessing is the forgiveness of sins!
6th blessing is is knowing the mystery of His will, we become part of His perfect plan and purpose.
7th blessing is the inheritance that is given to us through Christ.
8th blessing is the sealing of the Holy Spirit. When we become God’s children, He places His mark of ownership on us, guaranteeing our eternal security.
The list goes on and on because He loves you and you are blessed of the Lord!
Blessings
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