Daily Bible Blog

But Joab said, “May the Lord add to his people a hundred times as many as they are!  Are they not, my lord the king, all of them my lord’s servants?  Why then should my lord require this?  Why should it be a cause of guilt Israel?”                                  1 Chron. 21:3 (ESV)

Bible Reading Comments

In reading Joab’s response to David today, I was challenged again with the reality that we need to surround ourselves with people of authenticity!  In the end, Joab’s question to David didn’t change David’s mind, but at least Joab asked the right question at the right time.  Too often leaders (including leaders at home, church, and work) surround themselves with people who are afraid to ask the “hard questions”.  How is it with you?  Are you open to hearing questions?

Prayer

Father in Heaven, I ask for the grace to see where I have not opened myself up to counsel, and I ask for the grace to surround myself with people who will speak the truth in love.  Lord, fill the church with leaders, and fill our homes with leaders/parents who are able to allow the “hard questions” to be asked.  May we walk in humility and openness and may the church be stronger because of it.  I ask in Jesus’ name, Amen.