Daily Devotional with Pastor W.F Kumuyi

Reward Of the Faithful TEXT: 2 SAMUEL 2:1-7 Key verse: “So David went up thither, and his two wives also, Ahinoam the Jezreelites, and Abigail Nabal’s wife the Carmelite. And his men that were with him did David bring up, in every man with his household and they dwelt in the cities of Hebron” (2 Samuel 2:2,3). David, after bitter trials and anguish occasioned by King Saul’s hatred and hostility against him, now arrived at a very important point in the history of his life. In our text, David receives divine authorization to go to Hebron where he was later anointed King over the tribe of Judah, an event that seemed to foretell his coming reign over the whole land of Israel.     David in exile settled in the cities of Hebron, a land well-watered and renowned for its exquisite green pastures, vines, grains, honey and fruits. It was one of the choicest regions of Canaan. “Eyes hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man the things which God hath prepared for them that love Him. ( 2 Corinthians 2:9).     David also never forgot to commend the kindness of the people of Jabesh-Gilead in giving the body of the slain king Saul a proper burial. David’s sense of appreciation is exemplary and his reward-giving disposition should excite our hope in the promise of eternal reward which Christ has left for those who serve Him faithfully to the end.     No doubt, there are trials, temptations, rejection, persecution and pains that come with living our lives for Christ. Yet, it behooves us to despise shame and pains in this life and serve the LORD Jesus Christ who was rejected and DESPISED by Kings and rulers of the world. When He returns as King of kings and Lord of Lords, He will richly reward us for all we have done for Him, as He promised. “Ye are they which have continued with me in my temptations. And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father halt appointed unto me” (Luke 22:28, 29). Thought for the day: He triumphs valiantly who endures till the end.