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Welcome the King 2 sam 19:8-19

People are arguing about David v Absalom. David was good, but Absalom was good too they say. David talks to his priests and ask them to talk to the elders and ask- why aren’t you supporting me? Remind Amasa that we’re family. David gets into their hearts- and they say “Return” So he returns. Judah comes to escort, 1000 men from Benjamin, David comes across the Jordan into Jerusalem.The king was gone- but now he’s been welcomed back.Like many OT stories and scriptures, you can gain a lot from looking at these stories Christologically- That is- to see the stories of Christ in them and to apply them to your lifeThe people of Israel knew David was their king, but they were the ones who installed Absalom and followed him instead of David and pushed David out. They chose their own king-Not DavidMuch like many people today.. Jesus is the rightful king in their lives, but they choose their own king- their “Absalom” the one who they think they can manipulate and control- not submitIts rebellion- Its literally American politics- I’ll vote this person in so they can do what I want- usually so they don’t have to submit to the Lord- regardless of political party. Self- ruleMany people can’t receive King Jesus in the same way these couldn’t receive David

1.They were fighting

9 Now all the people were in a dispute throughout all the tribes of Israel,What were they arguing about? David v Absalom. Who was the better king. Who served us better- AND- should we let David back? He didn’t kill Absalom- He failed us. Do we want himThis isn’t good- Israel shouldn’t be in this type of discussion or in this type of fight.David- Psalm 133:1 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity! BUT THEY AREN’T DWELLING IN UNITY- They are created STRIFE- DIVISIONPr 17:14 The beginning of strife is like releasing water; Therefore stop contention before a quarrel starts.I’m always surprised at what the Bible doesn’t say- where’s the guy calling for unity?I’ll tell you where- in the back not speaking up for unity- Just joining in.Here’s where the fighting came from- and it always comes from- Selfish desiresJames 4:1 Where do wars and fights come from among you? Do they not come from your desires for pleasure that war in your members?Ancient Israel is no different than modern day America- people are deeply selfishIsrael wanted their king their way- It will be the same heart that will crucify JesusThis isn’t what God desired- never desired Absalom to reign- only David but PEOPLE

What does it mean to youConstant fighting will always keep you from experiencing God’s best for you in your lifeWhether its fighting God or others- Strife, quarreling, division, will never bring Peace1 Th 5:9 God did not appoint us to wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,You’re fighting God- God did not create you to be argumentative, divisive and contentious.Gal 5:15 But if you bite and devour one another, beware lest you be consumed by one another!That’s the end result of fighting- It happened to Israel when Judah split and same for us-God doesn’t approve of it- and we need to resist it and keep it from infiltrating our lives.When I was in the military- we never had long standing fights- they always got squashed that day- What was truthful was told, you sucked it up and drove on-Why? The mission- What you cared about was insignificant- Field- Driving- SSG to SGTWe don’t do it that way here- but the heart is there- this is a mission for God1 Peter 3:8 Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous;It all comes back to selfish desires- you can never get along when you put yourself first and you can never wel...