Go the second mile – June 6, 2021
Command: Go two miles
Matthew 5:41
41“Whoever forces you to go one mile, go with him two.
Story: David escapes from Saul
1 Samuel 18:10 – 20:42, David escapes from Saul (Melech pp. 190-204)
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?