2 Samuel 19-20 show David returning to the throne. His troops have been victorious, yet as we see in c19v4, David is weeping for his lost son and rebellion leader Absalom. Finally, Joab confronted David and plainly spoke that the troops need David's acknowledgement. Talk about being brutally honest and accountable! David could have had Joab's head for such direct talk. Instead, he followed Joab's advice. Do we follow the wise counsel of trusted friends? Check out Proverbs 27:6 "wounds from a friend are better than mkany kisses from an enemy".
Are you a friend to someone? Will you be willing to be brutally honest? Will you be open to another's honesty?
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