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2 Samuel 5:6–25 – God Establishes His King (July 5, 2025)
Show Summary:
God establishes David’s kingdom as he captures Jerusalem and defeats the Philistines, showing that true leadership depends on trusting the Lord.
Key Takeaways
- God’s strength overcomes every obstacle.
- Prayerful dependence is essential for every battle.
- David’s example points us to Jesus, the true King who conquers sin and death.
Memory Verse
2 Samuel 5:10 – “And David became greater and greater, for the Lord, the God of hosts, was with him.”
Devotional: Trusting God’s Leadership
When David faced the Philistines, he didn’t assume God would work the same way twice. He stopped. He prayed. He listened.
How often do we rush ahead, trusting yesterday’s blessings instead of today’s guidance?
God calls us to fresh dependence every day. Whether you are leading your family, making decisions at work, or walking through struggle, remember:
Don’t presume. Ask. Trust. Obey.
Take time this week to pause and seek the Lord before you act. He is faithful to lead you in every season.
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Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah. He is a writer, editor, and speaker living in beautiful Southern Oregon. Dave is a lover of Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology. He serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries, the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine, the Host and Producer of Equipping You in Grace Podcast, and is a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word. He is the author of The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age (G3 Press, 2022), and Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024). You can find him on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, or read his newsletter. Dave loves to spend time with his wife, going to movies, eating at a nice restaurant, or going out for a round of golf with a good friend. He is also a voracious reader, in particular of Reformed theology, and the Puritans. You will often find him when he’s not busy with ministry reading a pile of the latest books from a wide variety of Christian publishers. Dave received his M.A.R. and M.Div through Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.
