RTW 2022

After this, David asked the Lord, “Should I move back to one of the towns of Judah?” “Yes,” the Lord replied. Then David asked, “Which town should I go to?” “To Hebron,” the Lord answered.
2 Samuel 2:1

David made Hebron his capital, and he ruled as king of Judah for seven and a half years.  
2 Samuel 2:11

Often one wait leads to another. David still wasn’t where he was supposed to be, king of all of Israel, but his relationship with God was renewed.

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Since David just came out of a period of spiritual decline, God could have put him on “probation” and refused to speak to him for a while. Instead, the LORD spoke to David and gave him guidance.

This anointing couldn’t come when David still lived among the Philistines, virtually as a Philistine. He had to get things right in his own walk before this fresh anointing.

Don’t you love that God doesn’t put us on Spiritual probation for our periods of spiritual decline.

David also suggested that he perhaps needed a fresh anointing… a re-dedication of sorts after his year and four months living among the Philistines.

Shâ’al, (shaw-al’)
inquire of, consult, deity, oracle

Inquire

• to seek information by questioning; ask: to inquire about a person.
• to make investigation.

How do I experience spiritual recovery? (Also known in the good ole’ church days as re-dedication.

• Turn back to Lord – leave the “Philistines” and all that this involves.
  I’ll never be so far gone in my spiritual decline that God won’t take me back and restore our relationship.
  Listen! The LORD’s arm is not too weak to save you, nor is his ear too deaf to hear you call.
  Isaiah 59:1
• Inquire of the Lord – ask him any and every question you can think of. It is OK to ask God questions.
  The LORD is close to all who call on him, yes, to all who call on him in truth.
  Psalm 145:18
• Show respect for God’s plan, wait patiently.
  David didn’t run to take over the Israel. They had buried Saul.

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There are no limits on how many times I can experience spiritual recovery.