I'm home for saturday today, and spent most of today working on homework at home. In the evening we had a big potluck at my parents' house where many family friends came over for dinner. Wei wei and her family came over too, but she left midway to go to lynn's. We're going back to berk with joe tomorrow.

Devotion time questions:

2 Samuel 8

In light of David’s many victories and the growing blessings in his life with wealth, position, and fame – what is inspiring about David’s response to these blessings and how he continued “doing what was just and right for all his people”?

David understands that everything he has is from the Lord, and dedicates what he has to the Lord accordingly. David doesn't become prideful after receiving money, power, and fame, but continues to trust and obey in God.

What is the significance of David dedicating all the plunder and treasures he had acquired to the LORD?

He does not use the plunder to increase his own wealth but instead offers it up to God, who is the source of all David's blessings.

What is the significance of the list of the people in vv.16-18 after stating that David had many victories?