Hey!
I’ve been spending time in 2 Samuel 3 this morning, and it keeps showing up everywhere—parenting, marriage, work, and the quiet work of becoming a more Christ-like person.
This line anchors the chapter:
“The war between the house of Saul and the house of David lasted a long time. David grew stronger and stronger.”
Time and strength go hand in hand.
Here were my take aways.
Strength grows slowly
David doesn’t force outcomes. He stays faithful in the long wait.
Most families, relationships, and meaningful work aren’t shaped by big quick moments or hacks—but by consistency over time.
Not everyone who shows up is aligned
Abner (on Saul’s side) switches sides only when it benefits him.
In life convenience isn’t the same as values—whether in friendships, work, or community.
Foundations matter before growth
David pauses progress to restore what was right.
Shortcuts in honesty, presence, or priorities eventually surface—often at home first.
Anger builds nothing that will last
Joab’s revenge nearly poisons everything.
Unchecked reactions can undo years of trust—with children, spouses, teams, or partners. David didn’t know. Passive leadership or parenting can create sin even when we aren’t aware it’s happening.
Responsibility often comes before control
David admits he’s anointed but still limited.
Every parent or business owner/founder knows this tension: deep responsibility without immediate mastery or certainty.
Bottom line:
The people who last aren’t the ones who move fastest. (In the today’s world of quick social media fame or AI technology that changes every other day it is easy to forget that.)
The ones who choose patience over pressure, integrity over shortcuts, and faithfulness over force find God’s favor and are in His plan.
Quiet strength still wins.
—Dawson
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