2 SAMUEL 20
Events create opportunities, and people use opportunities in different ways.
Sheba saw the tribal conflict as an opportunity for promoting himself. Because he was a Benjamite, he hoped to get broad support from Saul’s friends and David’s enemies, and he almost succeeded. Once again, the people deserted God’s chosen king for an opportunist.
Amasa was chosen to lead David’s army to victory (2 Sam. 19:13), but he delayed and lost his opportunity for greatness. However, Joab seized the opportunity, removed his replacement, won the battle and got his job back. Joab had murdered Abner, Absalom, and Amasa; yet David apparently did nothing to discipline him. Perhaps Joab knew too much about David (
The wise woman saw an opportunity to end the war and prevent many innocent people from being killed. Blessed are the peacemakers!
Opportunities will come your way today. How will you use them?