*DAILY DEW 2/MARCH/2024* A Jonadab or A Jonathan. (XI) _Key Bible Text:_ *"Now Absalom had commanded his servants, saying, Mark ye now when Amnon's heart is merry with wine, and when I say unto you, Smite Amnon; then kill him, fear not: have not I commanded you? be courageous, and be valiant."* (2 Samuel 13:28 (KJV)) _Bible Insight:_ This story is filled with a couple of lessons for all observers and learners. 1. Any friend that cannot talk you out of foolishness is not a friend to keep or one to go to when you need advice. Amnon could and should have been warned by Jonadab against his lustful desires towards Tamar. Instead he encouraged him and even shared the plan or idea of how to achieve it. 2. Any friend that doesn't know how to point you towards correction should not be your go to man when you need to weigh important decisions or even acts you have done in the past. After Amnon satisfied his lustful desires, he could at least have heeded the advice of Tamar. He should have tried to do whatever is right to "correct" or damage control the situation. Instead, he further agravated the whole situation by chasing Tamar away wickedly and with deep hatred towards her as though she should have been blamed for the whole incident. Jonadab should have at that point approached Amnon to talk him out of also chasing Tamar out. But there was no record of such. 3. Be a person that ponder and reflect on your past decisions. Don't be too self assured or self confident that you assume infalibility. Recognize that you can and do make mistakes and poor decisions. From time to time, have a session with yourself where you review your past conducts and decisions and ask yourself if you have done well or wickedly or foolishly. This is called introspection. _MEDITATION:_ *Make a regular habit of instrospection. Self analysis is for those who will go far in life and make impact* *#DavidJoshuaEgbochuo* *#Daily_Wisdom_for_living* *#Becoming_More_Like_Jesus* *#The_Rise_of_An_Army* *#Daily_Dew_Devotional* *#Hello_MARCH,2024* ? Links To Visit: *FB Pages* https://www.facebook.com/DavidJoshuaEgbochuo/ https://www.facebook.com/thedavidgen/ https://www.facebook.com/THEREVIVALCORPS/ *Telegram Group:* https://t.me/joinchat/NzXQlVc9Hx7LfaRSnh9fHg Feel Free to Share with Friends. God bless you... ..

*DAILY DEW 1/MARCH/2024* A Jonadab or A Jonathan. (X) _Key Bible Text:_ *"And it came to pass after two full years, that Absalom had sheepshearers in Baal-hazor, which is beside Ephraim: and Absalom invited all the king's sons."* (2 Samuel 13:23 (KJV)) _Bible Insight:_ The world says revenge is best served cold. The word says leave revenge to God. Absalom used two full years to plan, nurture and execute a plan to get rid of Amnon. Amnon thought he was wise. He thought he could eat his cake and have it. But alas unkwon to him, his lustful craving, Jonadab's advice and his own wicked heart of using, abusing and dumping Tamar afterwards would eventually cut short his life. While no one will approve of Absalom's wicked killing of Amon after 2 years, Amnon's death is a proof that we may make our choices but we can't unmake certain consequences that will follow such choices. This story goes to further reaffirm that it is better to deal with people who will confront you with whatever they are not happy with about you, than those who nurse offence against you and will rather pretend they are not offended. If Amnon knew how angry Absalom was with him, he would never have accepted the invite to the banquet of the kings' sons hosted by Absalom. _MEDITATION:_ *2 Samuel 13:24, 27 (KJV) And Absalom came to the king, and said, Behold now, thy servant hath sheepshearers; let the king, I beseech thee, and his servants go with thy servant. But Absalom pressed him, that he let Amnon and all the king's sons go with him.* *#DavidJoshuaEgbochuo* *#Daily_Wisdom_for_living* *#Becoming_More_Like_Jesus* *#The_Rise_of_An_Army* *#Daily_Dew_Devotional* *#Hello_MARCH,2024* ? Links To Visit: *FB Pages* https://www.facebook.com/DavidJoshuaEgbochuo/ https://www.facebook.com/thedavidgen/ https://www.facebook.com/THEREVIVALCORPS/ *Telegram Group:* https://t.me/joinchat/NzXQlVc9Hx7LfaRSnh9fHg Feel Free to Share with Friends. God bless you... ..

*DAILY DEW 29/FEBRUARY/2024* A Jonadab or A Jonathan. (IX) _Key Bible Text:_ *"And Absalom her brother said unto her, Hath Amnon thy brother been with thee? but hold now thy peace, my sister: he is thy brother; regard not this thing. So Tamar remained desolate in her brother Absalom's house."* (2 Samuel 13:20 (KJV)) _Bible Insight:_ "Regard not this thing!", said Absalom, Tamar's brother. You would think he doesn't care or is just pacifying his sister. Meanwhile, it was all cover up as time would later reveal. Conversely, the very next verse reported an angry king and father who we didn't read or hear of any drastic action he took either to correct or discipline Amnon: 2 Samuel 13:21 (KJV) But when king David heard of all these things, he was very wroth. He was very angry. But we cant tell what else he did about it. Some of the things you are angry about, you need to let go of that anger. But for some others, you need to do something positive about the situation that is causing you anger. Even though Absalom said nothing to Amnon. He developed a deep hatred for him from that day. A hatred so deep that it would later mature to something evil. _MEDITATION:_ *2 Samuel 13:22 (KJV) And Absalom spake unto his brother Amnon neither good nor bad: for Absalom hated Amnon, because he had forced his sister Tamar.* *#DavidJoshuaEgbochuo* *#Daily_Wisdom_for_living* *#Becoming_More_Like_Jesus* *#The_Rise_of_An_Army* *#Daily_Dew_Devotional* *#Hello_MARCH,2024* ? Links To Visit: *FB Pages* https://www.facebook.com/DavidJoshuaEgbochuo/ https://www.facebook.com/thedavidgen/ https://www.facebook.com/THEREVIVALCORPS/ *Telegram Group:* https://t.me/joinchat/NzXQlVc9Hx7LfaRSnh9fHg Feel Free to Share with Friends. God bless you... ..

The Bible calls her the crown of the man; personality-wise she is astute, adorable beautiful and amazing. She is a moulder of Destiny with roles that no corporation can afford to pay for,THE ALL WISE GOD GAVE HER A WOMB THAT BEGAT KINGS AND HANDS THAT NURTURE PRESIDENTS. Cheers to all the Women in the house Happy International Women's Day #HopefulMe..