2 Sam. 20-24 [The Message]

As David composed his last Psalm, he reviewed his life; it’s challenges, it’s victories, it’s rewards. It seems that he could never get away from conflict and war of some kind. God faithfully protected and provided for him, but it seems he never completely rested from his problems.

Life is like that. We have growth and maturation, but there’s always a challenge ahead. We no sooner overcome one obstacle but that another one crops up, different in nature. It requires a life-long maintenance of seeking God’s strength and guidance. That’s one big reason why we need to be faithful to our devotions and our church.

“You should not stay away from the church meetings, as some are doing, but you should meet together and encourage each other. Do this even more as you see the day coming.” [Heb. 10:25 NCV]