2 Samuel 3 - Praying God's Word

Please read 2 Samuel 3.

www.blueletterbible.org/nasb/2sa/3/1/s_270001

Meditate on verse 14a.

So David sent messengers to Ish-bosheth,

Saul’s son, saying, “Give me my wife Michal…”

David wanted his bride. Michal, Saul’s daughter, was betrothed to David, but Saul later gave her to Paltiel to marry instead (1 Samuel 18:20-27; 25:44). Michal loved David; he had fought and killed 200 Philistines to win her hand in marriage. Now, as David’s kingdom was being established, he wanted his bride, Michal, with him.

The parallels in this story to Christ and His bride, the church, are poignant. Christians are the bride of Christ. When Jesus came 2,000 years ago, it was for the purpose of dying and resurrecting to win His bride. Satan and the world would love to steal that precious bride, but Jesus knows who she is, and He will make her His own when He returns to establish His Kingdom (Revelation 19:7-9).

To whom are you betrothed, Christ or the world? Be aware that when you choose to become the bride of Christ, the world will come chasing after you, even weeping, like Paltiel did for Michal (v. 16). Do not be swayed in your decision to follow Jesus; His love for you is eternal, and His is the only everlasting Kingdom (Revelation 11:15).

Use the words from 2 Samuel 3:18 and 21 to pray over yourself and those for whom you stand guard as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).

“LORD, by Your hand save __________ and me.

Save us from all our enemies.

Gather Your people to make a covenant with You.

Be King over all that Your soul desires.

In Your name, King Jesus~”

The WATCHMAN on the WALL 2 ~ Dr. Ron and Marsha Harvell