September 7 – 2 Samuel 8:9-12

September 7 – 2 Samuel 8:9-12

 

[9] When Toi king of Hamath heard that David had defeated the whole army of Hadadezer, [10] Toi sent his son Joram to King David, to ask about his health and to bless him because he had fought against Hadadezer and defeated him, for Hadadezer had often been at war with Toi. And Joram brought with him articles of silver, of gold, and of bronze. [11] These also King David dedicated to the LORD, together with the silver and gold that he dedicated from all the nations he subdued, [12] from Edom, Moab, the Ammonites, the Philistines, Amalek, and from the spoil of Hadadezer the son of Rehob, king of Zobah.

 

These verses remind us of David’s faithfulness to dedicate articles brought to him of silver, gold and bronze plus spoils of defeated countries and dedicate them to the Lord.  What do you find yourself dedicating to the Lord?  Perhaps it’s your prayer life, your commitment to study God’s Word, your time/service, your tithe and offering or your talents.  Regardless of your income or material status, we all have something to dedicate to the Lord.  Will you commit today to dedicate yourself to the Lord?  What will that look like for you?  What will you need to ‘put down’ or ‘pick up’ in response to dedicating your life and lifestyle to Christ?