How Do You Feel About God? -2 Samuel 22
2 Samuel 22:1
Today’s Truth
How we see God says more about us than it does about Him. For example, in 2 Samuel 22:1-30, David can write in detail about God as protector and rescuer (2 Samuel 22:1-20) because David humbled himself before the Lord time and time again.
Even though David wasn’t perfect, he doesn’t see God as shrewd or vengeful because David was willing to repent and turn from his sin. David experienced God’s grace and forgiveness. So to David, it was impossible to see God as anything other than faithful, blameless, and pure.
Discussion Questions
- Can you think of a time when you haven’t been “real” with your feelings toward God?
- What is something that might stop you from being more authentic in your approach to God?
- What is one thing you need to change to more fully experience God’s heart toward you?
Application
David is a great example of the fact that when we are real with our feelings toward God, we can learn to experience the reality of His heart toward us. Being honest about how we see God gives us the opportunity to examine how we may be affecting our own ability to experience God’s complete unchanging character.
