7-14-19 2 Samuel 1-4

2 Samuel 1-4 “A Heart for God When the Waiting is Over”

Mourning

The Amalekite brought David the news of Saul’s death and the crown he had

been waiting on.

David’s reaction was to mourn (vs12).

It would have been pure selfishness for David to deny the sadness of what happened.

David’s reaction reflects that there are more important things than himself.

Continued Reliance (2:1)

David asks God if this is the time and where he should go.

We must be sure we don’t forget how much we need God or how good God is.

We need God for our salvation but also for our life after.

Even in good times, nothing could be better than God’s timing.

Established in Righteousness

There are two murders that take place that could potentially have been tied

to David. (3:27, 4:7)

David’s response made it clear he had nothing to do with these actions.

(3:31-37, 4:9-11)

It can be easy to fall to temptation when we’ve received what we want.

God is always righteous and expects it from His people.