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Day by Day - 2 Samuel
The Heart Of A Rebel
Clif Johnson
(Lifeword)
Aired on Feb 27, 2025
Show Day by Day
Feb 20, 2025
Duration:
00:02:20 Minutes
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devotionals discipleship obedience

Scripture

2 Samuel 20:1

We must determine whether we are truly following God, or only obeying when it is convenient.   #daybydaylw   Interested in learning more about becoming a devoted follower of Christ? Go to follow.lifeword.org!   ~~~   "We have no portion in David, and we have no inheritance in the son of Jesse!" Sheba enters the scene in 2 Samuel 20 with a clear purpose—to stir rebellion. The Bible calls him a "worthless man," a term also used for Hophni and Phinehas in 1 Samuel 2. These were men who disregarded God’s authority, choosing their own power and desires over submission to the King. Sheba saw the tension between the northern and southern tribes and seized the moment. Instead of calling David "king" like the rest of Israel, he refused to acknowledge David’s rule. That’s the mark of a rebel—rejecting rightful authority and drawing others away to serve their own ambitions. Rebellion isn’t just an ancient story. It exists today. Some resist God’s Word, twisting it to fit their own agenda. Some play along with God’s authority until it no longer benefits them. When the heat turns up, they turn away, seeking to build their own little kingdoms rather than submitting to the King of Kings. Sheba’s story is a warning. We must examine our hearts: Are we truly submitting to God’s rule, or are we resisting His authority when it doesn’t serve our own desires? Do we follow Christ wholeheartedly, or only when it’s convenient? **Prayer Focus:** - Ask God to reveal any rebellion in your heart. - Pray for humility and submission to His authority. - Lift up Sam & Suzan Jordan, missionaries in Jordan. - Pray for the English Lifeword broadcast in Canada & the U.S. Let’s not be like Sheba—choosing pride over obedience. Instead, let’s honor the King.

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