”Moreover Ahithophel said to Absalom, “Now let me choose twelve thousand men, and I will arise and pursue David tonight. I will come upon him while he is weary and weak, and make him afraid. And all the people who are with him will flee, and I will strike only the king. Then I will bring back all the people to you. When all return except the man whom you seek, all the people will be at peace.” And the saying pleased Absalom and all the elders of Israel.“
II Samuel 17:1-4 NKJV
a. I will arise and pursue David tonight: Ahithophel advised a quick, selective attack against David only (I will strike only the king). He advised urgency, doing it all while David was still west of the Jordan River.
b. I will strike only the king: This slip of the tongue was more like an unknowing prophecy. Deep in his heart, even Ahithophel knew that David was the real king.
c. And the saying pleased Absalom and all the elders of Israel: Ahithophel’s plan was smart. It was bold and had a high probability of success and it would spare Israel a protracted civil war between the supporters of David and the supporters of Absalom. (Guzik)
The Real King!
Just like Ahithophel, Satan tries to convince us that Jesus isn’t the real King!
But look at what the Bible says:
”For it is written: “As I live, says the Lord, Every knee shall bow to Me, And every tongue shall confess to God.”“ Romans 14:11 NKJV
And about His second coming:
”And He has on His robe and on His thigh a name written: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.“ Revelation 19:16 NKJV
Are you more passionate about anything other than Jesus? If so He is not your King and Satan has you right where he wants you. I’m guilty about being more passionate about earthly things from time to time and I pray that the Holy Spirit renews my mind and spirit for The Real King!
Blessings
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