Show And Tell

Monday, November 9

2 Samuel 18:9-12,14 (NKJV)

“Then Absalom met the servants of David. Absalom rode on a mule. The mule went under the thick boughs of a great terebinth tree, and his head caught in the terebinth; so he was left hanging between heaven and earth. And the mule which was under him went on. Now a certain man saw it and told Joab, and said, “I just saw Absalom hanging in a terebinth tree!” So Joab said to the man who told him, “You just saw him! And why did you not strike him there to the ground? I would have given you ten shekels of silver and a belt.” But the man said to Joab, “Though I were to receive a thousand shekels of silver in my hand, I would not raise my hand against the king’s son. For in our hearing the king commanded you and Abishai and Ittai, saying, ‘Beware lest anyone touch the young man Absalom!’ Then Joab said, “I cannot linger with you.” And he took three spears in his hand and thrust them through Absalom’s heart, while he was still alive in the midst of the terebinth tree.”

Devotion

Absalom was left hanging between heaven and earth. King David, Absalom’s father, had given instructions to spare his life. No father wants his child or children to predecease him—even with Absalom’s rebellious heart. A father yearns for his child to walk in truth and unity, not separation. Absalom hung without help as his mule went ahead of him. He was helpless, left to his own devices. Just as we once were before coming to know the Lord, so are many of our family and friends because they have yet to receive the knowledge of and walk in the truth of God’s love and reconciliation.

Young children love show-and-tell, and the truth is, we should, too! As believers, we should have that eagerness and desire to make Jesus the focal point of the conversation. Jesus is the lover of our souls; He is the most intimate part of our being, and sharing Him with others is our way of bringing His miraculous presence and goodness into this world. It is a way to bring the fire of God’s passionate love for humanity to each person in our circle. We just have to open our mouths.

Revelation 12:11: “And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.”

We not only walk in obedience to His Word when we share the Good News of His salvation, but we also overcome in our own lives at the same time. People can argue doctrine; they can argue philosophy, but they can never argue with what He has done for you!

Today's Prayer

Dear Heavenly Father,

Give me the courage to share who You are and what You’ve done in my life with others. Allow me to be sensitive to the promptings of the Holy Spirit when You send people across my path with whom I should share. Make me a vessel that brings hope and help to those in need. Ignite the passion for Your Word and sacrificial love in my heart so that I may share the Good News with great desire and eagerness with others, so that they may know of Your greatness and what You have done for me. In the Name of Jesus, I pray. Amen. 

Apply It Today

Now that you have prayed today’s prayer, think of the people God puts on your heart who need to know the saving grace of Jesus Christ. Put them on your prayer list and pray specifically for them today and whenever they cross your mind. Have your testimony ready, and be prepared to share as the Holy Spirit prompts you. 

Resources

• Did you miss yesterday’s message, “Running With The Right Message”? Take a few moments to catch up on the replay and be encouraged to stay focused on sharing the truth of the Gospel. You don’t want to miss this powerful message!
• Read Colossians 4:5–6. Be encouraged to walk in wisdom toward those outside the faith, making the most of every opportunity.