We are Annointed

by Ben

I read 2 Samuel 11-15.

This section contains David's lusting for Bathsheba, David's son's sister is raped by her half-brother, and David's son plots rebellion, sending David into hiding. I have been reading the Psalms outside of the dLog and I am beginning to make some connections between my readings. David's anguish and pleading in his prayers to God (as described in the Psalms) make sense when you see the situations he is going through. In many Psalms, he begs for Gods help from the enemies all around him. Yet, he remains firm in his faith and seems to always turn to God for guidance.

For most of us, prayer is a pretty tough thing. Sometimes it feels like talking to a brick wall; sometimes we embarrass ourselves and feel like we are telling too much to a God who already knows what we are dealing with; sometimes we just don't know what to say.

We can learn a lot from David. It was understood that the king was appointed by God to be in his position ("God's annointed one"). We are the same way. We may not be kings, but God has made it possible for us to be where we are right now. And in order for us to stay connected with God in this fallen world, we must pray and read and maintain the other spiritual disciplines (some call it re-enacting the Holy Drama). David shows us that no matter where we are at in our lives that we can turn to God (AND HE WILL BE THERE!).