Psalm: 119:145-176 Meditation: 2 SamHow can the love of a parent be so blinding? King David sat at the gate hoping for two outcomes: 1. That his forces would prevail in battle 2. That his son Absalom would survive. He hears that the rebellious forces were vanquished but is overcome with grief at the news …
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Sunday, August 14
Psalm: 118 Meditation:2 SamuelThe costs of David’s actions in his personal life, parenting, and leadership are shown in this story. David’s concern for others causes him to leave Jerusalem, the Ark, and some family behind. God’s providence is still at work as David sends back one of his advisors to sabotage the Prince’s plan. Because …
Wednesday, August 19
Psalms: 119:145-176 Meditation 2 Samuel: The revolt against David was put down but at great cost. David had given a strict command that Absalom was not to be killed – he said this in the hearing of the army. However, Joab, perhaps thinking David might spare Absalom, took it upon himself to kill the traitor …
Sunday, August 16
Psalm: 60 Meditation 2 Samuel: When considering David, the first rule of thumb is: “the LORD has sought out a man after His own heart.” (1 Sam. 13:14). Ahithophel gave Absalom very good advice while Absalom was pursuing David his father. The LORD sought “to frustrate the good advice of Ahithophel to bring disaster on …
Thursday, August 13
Psalm: 102 Meditation 2 Samuel: Absalom, now heir-apparent, though he was the 3rd born son to David. You may remember that Absalom executed his older brother Amnon for raping Tamar, Absalom’s sister. The second son born to David was Kileab who is believed to have died in his youth. The truth is we just don’t …
Monday, August 7
Psalm: 27 Meditation 2 Samuel: David’s sorrows begin. His first-born son, Amnon, was wickedly vile. He schemed to get his half-sister, Tamar, to attend him as he feigned illness. Amnon then raped Tamar and then threw her to the curb, as we say today. Absalom, Tamar’s full brother, sought revenge on Amnon, and as revenge …
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