Scripture Union Daily Guide 1 July 2026: Today’s Devotional Reading and Reflection – Wednesday
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TOPIC: Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing
BIBLE READING
2 Samuel 15:1-18
1 And it came to pass after this, that Absalom prepared him chariots and horses, and fifty men to run before him.
2 And Absalom rose up early, and stood beside the way of the gate: and it was so, that when any man that had a controversy came to the king for judgment, then Absalom called unto him, and said, Of what city art thou? And he said, Thy servant is of one of the tribes of Israel.
3 And Absalom said unto him, See, thy matters are good and right; but there is no man deputed of the king to hear thee.
4 Absalom said moreover, Oh that I were made judge in the land, that every man which hath any suit or cause might come unto me, and I would do him justice!
5 And it was so, that when any man came nigh to him to do him obeisance, he put forth his hand, and took him, and kissed him.
6 And on this manner did Absalom to all Israel that came to the king for judgment: so Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.
7 And it came to pass after forty years, that Absalom said unto the king, I pray thee, let me go and pay my vow, which I have vowed unto the Lord, in Hebron.
8 For thy servant vowed a vow while I abode at Geshur in Syria, saying, If the Lord shall bring me again indeed to Jerusalem, then I will serve the Lord.
9 And the king said unto him, Go in peace. So he arose, and went to Hebron.
10 But Absalom sent spies throughout all the tribes of Israel, saying, As soon as ye hear the sound of the trumpet, then ye shall say, Absalom reigneth in Hebron.
11 And with Absalom went two hundred men out of Jerusalem, that were called; and they went in their simplicity, and they knew not any thing.
12 And Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counsellor, from his city, even from Giloh, while he offered sacrifices. And the conspiracy was strong; for the people increased continually with Absalom.
13 And there came a messenger to David, saying, The hearts of the men of Israel are after Absalom.
14 And David said unto all his servants that were with him at Jerusalem, Arise, and let us flee; for we shall not else escape from Absalom: make speed to depart, lest he overtake us suddenly, and bring evil upon us, and smite the city with the edge of the sword.
15 And the king’s servants said unto the king, Behold, thy servants are ready to do whatsoever my lord the king shall appoint.
16 And the king went forth, and all his household after him. And the king left ten women, which were concubines, to keep the house.
17 And the king went forth, and all the people after him, and tarried in a place that was far off.
18 And all his servants passed on beside him; and all the Cherethites, and all the Pelethites, and all the Gittites, six hundred men which came after him from Gath, passed on before the king.
QUESTIONS FOR MEDITATION
►Q2: Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
►Q5: Is there any warning for me to heed?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 1 July 2026 – Outline
Absalom is said to be very handsome in physical appearance but was also the craftiest of David’s sons. Notice the tactics he employed to win the hearts of the ordinary Israelites (2 Samuel 15:1-6)? The Bible warns us to beware of false humility as exemplified by Absalom who stood on the road to welcome people and kissed them with ulterior motive. Notice how long it took him to complete his conspiracy against his own father (2 Samuel 15:7).
David again fell to the deceit of Absalom. He did not scrutinize his son’s well-designed request, so he was let lose to travel and finalize his evil act in Hebron (2 Samuel 15:7-8). What are the lessons for us as we consider the requests of our children? See 2 Samuel 15:1-6,7-8,10-12. How horrible David must have felt as he flees in blind panic from his own son, who now seeks to kill him and seize the throne!
And So:
Compare David’s panicky reaction (similar to Elijah’s in 1 Kings 19:1-3) with that of Christ (Matthew 26:47-56) and Paul and Silas (Acts 16:22-25). How do you respond to crises, with panic or confident reliance on the Lord?
Closing Prayer
When we have to deal with wolves in sheep clothing, Lord, please teach us to rely on our Good Shepherd.
Bible Reading Plan
Obadiah 1, Psalms 82-83
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