The Danger of Disengagement:
God turns days of mourning into victory (example: Jesus was crucified but had victory with His resurrection)
It's possible to experience depression in a place of provision
In 2 Samuel, we see that David's army defeated the enemy but they hung their heads in shame
The King's focus was so narrow on what he lost that he was about about to lose what he had left
In 2 Samuel 19:5, we see a gift of confrontation which resulted in the King getting up and taking his seat back
It wasn't where King David was that got him into trouble - it was where he wasn't
We see David compound his sin - he responded in shame rather than receive the grace of God
You can pick your decisions, but you cannot pick your consequences
Do not continue to allow yourself to attach to things that do no good
It's just a matter of time before disfunction let in through the front gate comes through the front door and into your home. What should you shut the gate on?
King David made a great mistake by being passive and disengaged
Be very careful of who you leave in charge of your gates
Sometimes what we think makes us great outwardly is actually the thing that makes vulnerable inwardly
Even if it's from a place of fear, there is danger in disengagement:
Danger in singing but not worshipping, coming home but not being home, having a child but not being a parent
If you disengage, you're allowing the enemy to take over something God has given you
David took his seat back at the gate
The gate opens from the inside - you open and allow things in. You have the right to close the gate on anything ungodly
You don't have to be perfect, just present - receive His presence
Your power comes from relying on Him and Him alone
It's time to take your seat back at the gate!
Today's Scripture:
2 Samuel 18:33
2 Samuel 19:1-8
Isaiah 28:6
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