Be (become) shrewd – June 27, 2021

Ginny G. | Posted on June 20, 2021 |

Command: Become shrewd

Matthew 10:16-17

16“Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves; so be (become) shrewd as serpents and innocent as doves. 17“But beware of men, for they will hand you over to the courts and scourge you in their synagogues;

Story: David in Philistia

1 Samuel 27:1 – 29:11, David in Philistia; Saul conjures up Samuel (Melech pp. 224-232)

When meditating on the commands and stories, keep these questions in mind:

What do I learn about God, Jesus, and/or the Holy Spirit?
What do I learn about man/ people?
What troubles or bothers me? What does the Holy Spirit reveal to me in light of this?
How does the command connect to the story?
What is God saying to me (or what should I obey) & what am I going to do about it?
Do I have any fears, doubts, or resistance in keeping this command?
What does this command reveal about the condition of my heart – what do I really believe and what do I really want?