[S] 2 Samuel 11:11 --
11 Uriah said to David, "The ark and Israel and Judah are staying in temporary shelters, and my lord Joab and the servants of my lord are camping in the open field. Shall I then go to my house to eat and to drink and to lie with my wife? By your life and the life of your soul, I will not do this thing."
[O] Uriah's dedication and loyalty to his country and other co-laborers is astounding. Something very rare to see today. He was fully aware of the on-going war and how many others are risking their own lives to fight and in his clear conscience he could not see himself simply ignoring that to enjoy himself, not that it was a sin to enjoy but he discerned when is the right time to enjoy or not. I see a leader in him who genuinely cares for others to position himself in the most proper fashion. I believe God honored that because even though we don't know much more than his death here, his name is part of the "great" lineage of Jesus Christ as referenced as in Matthew 1:6.
[A] The take away from Uirah's awareness of the "red alert" battle situation which directed his actions instead of going with his desires. The spiritual battle is very much active and my actions must be fully in accord with such an urgent situation we live in. This doesn't mean removing all "fun" out life, but being fully aware and prepared not to let the enemy gain any more grounds by my ignorant actions.
[P] Dear Father, thank You for refreshing in my mind through Uriah's dedication how urgent our spiritual battle against our enemy is and how I need to not loosen up with my attitude of serving others with a clear purpose of standing our battle positions wherever we are. Please continue to use me and our church to stand up for You. In Jesus' name. Amen.
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