FAVOUR
SEEKERS: Devotion for Thursday June 30, 2016
Text:
2 Samuel 1:1 – 10
Memory
verse: v 10 - So I stood over him and killed him, because I was sure that he
could not live after he had fallen. And I took the crown that was on his head
and the bracelet that was on his arm, and have brought them here to my lord.
The true account of Saul’s death is in 1 Sam.
31:3, 4. The young man from Amalek was evidently lying. Probably he had come
upon Saul’s dead
body and thought David would reward the person who had killed his rival. This
was enough evidence to show that he was a favour seeker. The man pretended to
be the one who had killed Saul and he brought along Saul’s insignia of royalty
for proof. This messenger presents himself to David in the posture of a mourner
for the deceased prince and a subject to the succeeding one. He came with his
clothes rent, and made obeisance to David, pleasing himself with the fancy that
he had the honour to be the first that did him homage as his sovereign.
Unfortunately, David immediately judged him from the words of his mouth and
sentenced him to death (1 Sam. 1:13–15). This is an eye opener for those who take
delight to run others down as they seek favour of their superior.
Most times, the courses wicked men take for
their own advancement, often prove the occasion of their ruin (remember the story
of Haman how he tried to kill all the Jews just because of Mordecai). This is
how most people run down colleagues in offices, neighbourhood, etc, because
they want favour from their boss or someone in leadership position. Have you
experience the act of these favour seekers? Share your experience. What shall
it profit you when you betray people in a bid to secure the goods of this world
or a position in office? Why tell lies because you want to gain the praise of
the people or your boss? Christians should speak the truth always and not to
tell lies against people in a bid to secure a position or gain favour. It
boomerangs!
Food
for Thought:
The courses wicked men take for their own advancement, often prove the occasion
of their ruin.
Prayer: Help me, O Lord, never to betray others because I am seeking for favour.
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