Treachery

Then Absalom and all the men of Israel said, “The counsel of Hushai the Archite is better than the counsel of Ahithophel.” For the Lord had ordained to thwart the good counsel of Ahithophel, so that the Lord might bring calamity on Absalom.  (2 Samuel 17:14, NASB)

King David’s son Absolom decided that he would succeed his father as king of Israel.  He started by acting like the king.  He developed a large following of supporters.  Ahithophel was his chief advisor.  King David, along with his supporters, escaped from Jerusalem and across the Jordan River to the east.  Hushai was one of King David’s supporters, but was sent back to Jerusalem to act to thwart Absolom. 

God doesn’t like it when we go against His plan.  God’s will was that a different son of David, who was Solomon, would succeed him, build the Temple, and begin a perpetual line of kings culminating with King Jesus, Who will reign forever!  Hence the statement,  “For the Lord had ordained to thwart the good counsel of Ahithophel, so that the Lord might bring calamity on Absalom.”

We’re either FOR God or we’re AGAINST Him.  We get to choose.  Those of us who’ve trusted in God’s Son, Jesus Christ, are for God.  We’ve trusted in His plan of salvation.  We’ve trusted in His infinite mercy.  Those who have not received Jesus are still in rebellion against God.  It’s our choice:  Trust or treachery!