Pursuing unto Death

Reading: 2 Samuel 2, 1 Chronicles 11, and Matthew 25

Scripture: 2 Samuel 2:23, But he refused to turn aside. Therefore Abner struck him in the stomach with the butt of his spear, so that the spear came out at his back. And he fell there and died where he was. And all who came to the place where Asahel had fallen and died, stood still.

Thoughts: Asahel had his one goal, as one of David’s top men he was trying to take out Abner. Even with the warning that Abner gave Asahel, he pursued him. Are we pursuing God in that way? Are we pursing God to the point of death? Asahel was going after his goal so hard that when Abner used the butt of the spear the dull side it still went all the way through him and out the back. It takes a lot of force to push a sharpened stick through meat not to mention any armor or clothing he would have had on. We need to be seeking and pursuing God in that same way, driving so hard after that relationship with Him that no matter what comes at us or attacks us there is no stopping us. We are in a battle for the souls of the world. We are called to spread the Gospel, the evil one will do everything he can to stop us. 

Prayer: Father God, you are the power and authority, we have nothing without you. I thank you for all you have done in my life and all you are doing, the molding and refining. You are the great commander of your armies. Help me to walk out your plan and pursue you and your goals.