June 4

2 Samuel 22:1-23:23, Acts 2:1-47, Psalm 122:1-9, Proverbs 16:19-20

Pray: Father God, help me to love my coworkers deeply. Remind me that we are far better together. Help me to pour myself out for them. Before we wage war help us to build relationships.

Read: 2 Samuel 23:13 finds David reflecting about an experience he had years earlier. During a harvest season David was hiding with his men at the cave of Adullam from the Philistine army. David remarked to his key men how he would love some water from the well just outside of Bethlehem. But there was a problem. The well was in Philistine territory. Nonetheless, his key guys risked their lives and broke through enemy lines to bring this coveted water to David, who refused to drink the water and poured it out as an offering to the Lord. He saw this well water as something three of his men were willing to die on his behalf to give him.

Edify: To say that David’s men loved him and would gladly give their lives for him is an understatement. But David loved them right back by refusing to drink the very water they were willing to die to provide. David understood a leadership principle that is still very true today. “Win their hearts and one day they will win you wars.”

Practice: Practice recognizing just what others have done for you. Celebrate with them just how much they mean to you. Don’t fear expression. Vocalize appreciation.