The Devotion Of IttaiThe Devotion Of Ittai2 Samuel 15:13-232 Samuel 15:13-23

A Gittite – A Philistine From GathA Gittite – A Philistine From GathBecame A True Believer In JehovahBecame A True Believer In JehovahHad A Spirit Of Loyalty To David While Had A Spirit Of Loyalty To David While

Others Were Abandoning And Others Were Abandoning And Betraying Him.Betraying Him.

The Influence Of Ittai – 2 Sam. 15The Influence Of Ittai – 2 Sam. 15• He Was An Encouragement To David He Was An Encouragement To David

v. 15 – “We Are Your Servants, Ready To Do Whatever v. 15 – “We Are Your Servants, Ready To Do Whatever My Lord The King Commands.”My Lord The King Commands.”

• He Exhibited Selflessness & Generosity He Exhibited Selflessness & Generosity v. 19 – “Why Are You Going With Us?”v. 19 – “Why Are You Going With Us?”

• He Was An Example Of Loyalty & Faithfulness He Was An Example Of Loyalty & Faithfulness v. 21 – “Surely In Whatever Place My Lord The King v. 21 – “Surely In Whatever Place My Lord The King Shall Be, Whether In Death Or Life Even There Also Shall Be, Whether In Death Or Life Even There Also Your Servant Will Be.”Your Servant Will Be.”

As A Loyal Servant, What Does As A Loyal Servant, What Does Ittai’s Devotion Say . . .Ittai’s Devotion Say . . .

• Concerning The Type Of Servant Of Concerning The Type Of Servant Of Christ You Are?Christ You Are?

• Concerning Your Loyalty & Devotion To Concerning Your Loyalty & Devotion To Christ?Christ?

Like David, Christ Has Some Who Will Not Remain Loyal To Him. – John 6:66-69

Lessons From Ittai’s Devotion

• It Was Tested.It Was Tested.– David Was Fleeing & Could Not Make Any David Was Fleeing & Could Not Make Any

Promises – 2 Sam. 15:20Promises – 2 Sam. 15:20– Those Who Follow The Lord Will Be Tested.Those Who Follow The Lord Will Be Tested.

• The Lord Endured Many Difficulties & TrialsThe Lord Endured Many Difficulties & Trials• So Will His Disciples – Luke 9:57-58; 14:25-33So Will His Disciples – Luke 9:57-58; 14:25-33• It Is Easier Not To Follow The Lord – Matt. 7:13-14It Is Easier Not To Follow The Lord – Matt. 7:13-14• Others Forsake Him – Jno. 6:66; Mrk. 14:50; 2 Others Forsake Him – Jno. 6:66; Mrk. 14:50; 2

Tim. 4:10; 2 Pet. 3:17Tim. 4:10; 2 Pet. 3:17

Lessons From Ittai’s Devotion

• It Was Worthily Displayed.It Was Worthily Displayed.– Deliberate Choice, Selfless Choice, Before Deliberate Choice, Selfless Choice, Before

God, Whole-hearted.God, Whole-hearted.– Consider Other Examples:Consider Other Examples:

• Building Tabernacle – Exo. 25:1-2; 36:5-7Building Tabernacle – Exo. 25:1-2; 36:5-7• Ruth Caring For Naomi – Ruth 1:16-17; 2:11-12Ruth Caring For Naomi – Ruth 1:16-17; 2:11-12• Building The Temple – 1 Chron. 29:5, 9Building The Temple – 1 Chron. 29:5, 9

– Our Devotion Is Before God – Our Devotion Is Before God – Matt. 10:32-33; Rom. 10:10Matt. 10:32-33; Rom. 10:10

How Will A Christian’s Devotion How Will A Christian’s Devotion To Christ Be Worthily Displayed?To Christ Be Worthily Displayed?How Will A Christian’s Devotion How Will A Christian’s Devotion

To Christ Be Worthily Displayed?To Christ Be Worthily Displayed?

• Always Abounding – 1 Thes. 4:1• Without Reservation – Matt. 6:24; Rom. 12:11• In All Circumstances – Php. 1:20

Anything Less Is Unacceptable DevotionAnything Less Is Unacceptable Devotion

Luke 9:57-62; Matt. 19:21-22Luke 9:57-62; Matt. 19:21-22

Lessons From Ittai’s Devotion

• It Was Approved & Rewarded.It Was Approved & Rewarded.– David Accepted Him & Made Him A Leader David Accepted Him & Made Him A Leader

2 Sam. 18:1-22 Sam. 18:1-2– Christ Rewards Loyal Devotion:Christ Rewards Loyal Devotion:

• John 12:26John 12:26• Matt. 25:21Matt. 25:21