”And David did so, as the LORD had commanded him; and smote the Philistines from Geba until thou come to Gazer.“
2 Samuel 5:25 KJV
David did exactly what God told him. He routed the Philistines all the way from Gibeon to Gezer. This was the second time the Philistines came against Israel, after David had sought God’s counsel and defeated them. Again David asked God, took instructions, and won against them yet again. The secret that David knew was depending on God and doing exactly what God told him. God has created all mankind with the gift of free will. When we, out of our own free will, choose God’s will, He does much more than what we have asked. Such is the nature of God that out of His love for mankind, He sent His Son to die in our place. Just think what God’s life-giving gift of salvation, poured through Jesus Christ, has done for us! Can you imagine the breathtaking recovery life makes, absolute life, in those who grasp with both hands this wildly extravagant life-gift, this grand setting-everything-right, that the one Man Jesus Christ provides? Only because He rose from the dead and defeated death. Thank God for the gift of free-will so that we choose Him. Thank God for His Resurrection Life in us who chose Him. Hallelujah!
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