Thankful Thursday: His Encouragement #31

Posted February 4, 2021 by Leslie in Words of Hope / 4 Comments

Welcome to Thankful Thursday: His Encouragement.

 

 

I am blessed to be part of a group of bloggers who’ll be sharing a bit of encouragement through Scripture verses. I hope this post blesses you as you finish the week and that you find peace, strength, and comfort in the Lord.

Today, I’m sharing a devotion about 2 Samuel 1:23.

 

2 Samuel 1:23

David was good friends with Jonathan, so it’s not surprising that he would have kind things to say about him. King Saul, on the other hand, wanted to kill David. He brought David so much sorrow. Still, David speaks just as positively about Saul as he does Jonathan.

Instead of pointing out Saul’s many faults and failures, David praised him on his courage, military victories, and prosperous kingdom. (See verses 2 Samuel 1:21-24)

David can often be looked to as an example we should follow, and today’s verse is no exception. He was able to find the good in King Saul, even though they were enemies vs. friends.

How often do we look for the good in others, especially those we may disagree with? Click To Tweet How much do we dwell on the bad we see on a surface level instead of the good God sees in others? Shifting our focus to accentuate the positive qualities in others is a good way to transform our hearts and make us more like Jesus.

 

Lord, help me to see the positives and view others as you see them. Amen.

 

What Scripture is encouraging you today? Share it in the comments.
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Nicole @ Christian Fiction Girl
Trisha @ Joy of Reading
Jacquelyn @ A Heavenly Home
Jessica @ A Baker’s Perspective
Gina @ Stories By Gina
Rebecca @ Rev. Rebecca Writes
Andi @ Radiant Light
Becca @ The Becca Files

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4 responses to “Thankful Thursday: His Encouragement #31”

  1. Sondra

    You make a great point about David’s attitude toward Saul! I was thinking about David earlier today, how he followed so hard after God and how God honored him, too. Even though David didn’t always get it right, of course. I am encouraged to consider him in this light, too! Thank you for sharing your insights.

  2. Lila Diller

    I tend to look at the negatives, even in people I love. I think it’s a defense mechanism. I’m trying to turn that around and be grateful for the positives.

    • Leslie

      I understand. I tend to do that in myself and others, as well. I’ve gotten better over the years, but it’s still a work in progress.