Do not go up to fight against your brothers. Go home, every one of you, for this is my doing. (2 Chronicles 11:4)Ever notice how concerning some things we consult God; and about other things... not so much? Many times the best course of action seems like a no-brainer. A faction of the kingdom rebels - go after them, punish the rabble-rousers and force everyone else back in line.
What about when David wanted to build the temple? Who better? No one with any hope of future job advancement would have said to him, I don't think you're the guy.
Or what about when Ahab asked Micaiah for a blessing about the coming rescue mission into Aram? Micaiah, how are things going to work out today?
Go get 'em! God is on your side.
No, really; tell me the truth.
You're going to die.
Ahab was killed in battle, and Micaiah was imprisoned for telling the truth.
And God spoke through the prophet Nathan. Nathan stopped David just as he was climbing into the royal pickup to head for Home Depot. And God spoke through the prophet Shemaiah, who informed Rehoboam he was not supposed to fight that day - for God himself was behind Israel's secession.
I don't know if I would have wanted to be the prophet-in-residence at the palace. Seems like it could be a very rough end to a distinguished career.
How do you handle it when God says, "No"? Do you shoot the messenger?
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