Read: 2 Samuel 5-9
Today’s reading is 2 Samuel 5–9. When you look at David’s life as a whole, you see something so real: God is working to accomplish His purposes in His time, even when it does not feel like it. David was anointed back in 1 Samuel 16, but it took years before he actually stepped into the fullness of that calling. He spent around seven years on the run, being chased by Saul, hiding, waiting, and probably questioning at times how everything God promised would actually come to be. It would have been easy to doubt, but God was still working the entire time.
In 2 Samuel 5, we see that promise begin to unfold as David becomes king over Israel and takes Jerusalem. But even here, this is God. David did not accomplish things in his life like defeating the giant or becoming king on his own merit and strength. He did so by God working in and through him.
“And he became more and more powerful, because the Lord God Almighty was with him.” -2 Samuel 5:10
It was never just David’s strength, strategy, or ability. It was God. The same God who was with him when he faced Goliath is the same God establishing and using him now. And that matters, because it reminds us that what God starts, He sustains.
In chapter 7, we see one of the most important promises God makes to David.
“When your days are over and you rest with your ancestors, I will raise up your offspring to succeed you … He is the one who will build a house for my Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever.” -2 Samuel 7:12–13
At the time, this pointed forward to Solomon, but it ultimately points even further to Jesus. Scripture continues to confirm that promise.
“In the time of those kings, the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed … it will itself endure forever.” -Daniel 2:44
“Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne … from that time on and forever.” -Isaiah 9:7
God’s promises are layered, intentional, and fulfilled with precision. Because we can look back and see how faithfully He carried those out, we can trust what He has promised that is still to come, including the return of Jesus and eternity with Him. David understands this, and his response is not pride, but worship and prayer.
“How great you are, Sovereign Lord! There is no one like you, and there is no God but you …” -2 Samuel 7:22
He knew who God was, and he lived like it. Not perfectly, but faithfully. That is the tension we live in too. Faithful, but flawed. This is where it comes back to us. What we believe about the future should change how we live right now. If we know Jesus is coming back, if we know heaven is real, then our lives here should reflect that. Not just in what we say, but in how we live. It is easy to focus on saying the right things, but people see our actions. They see how we love, how we respond, how we handle stress, how we show up daily. That is where our faith becomes visible.
Honestly, this hits home in motherhood too. Our kids are not just listening to what we say, they are watching everything that we do. They see if we trust God in the waiting, if we keep our word, if we live out what we say we believe. Just like David’s life, it is not about being perfect, it is about being consistent in pointing back to God.
God is always working, even in the waiting seasons. What He has promised, He will fulfill.
Discussion Questions
- How can you model faithfulness in your home?
- What does your daily life say about what you believe?
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A Note from the Author
Hello everyone,
I wanted to take a moment to share a bit about the Bible verse studies, devotionals, and prayers that I put together. While I strive to offer meaningful insights and reflections, it’s important to clarify that I am not a trained or licensed biblical professional. My goal is not to provide expert theological advice but to share my personal knowledge, beliefs, and experiences as I read and reflect on the Holy Bible.
The insights I offer come from my own understanding and spiritual journey. I approach these reflections with the intention of sharing what personally resonates with me, what I’ve learned through my own study of Scripture, and what the Holy Spirit is sharing through me. I hope these thoughts are helpful and encouraging, but they are based on my personal perspective rather than formal theological training.
This specific Bible study is based off the book A Beautiful Year in the Bible The 52-Week Bible Study for Women by a series of wonderful authors Copyrighted by Alabaster Creative Inc. I do not own the rights to this book and am not claiming to. I am using the book to create my own version of the Bible in 365 days and continue to direct God’s word towards women, more specifically mothers.
Thank you for your understanding and for joining me in this journey of faith and reflection.
Blessings,
Maria Wilcoxon
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