Good afternoon, everyone!
Today I read 2 Samuel 19-21.
I don't have a big reflection or anything today.
I felt a bit sorry for David, though. His son Absalom tried to kill him, and when he was delivered, through his son's death, he still mourns his son because he was his son.
But Joab, who had a lot of opinions about everything, rebuked David for mourning. In a way, he had a point, because the people were getting restless and David needed to wash his face and let them see him victorious.
But he wasn't very nice about it.
So, I felt pretty bad for David. His household was divided. He lost not one, but two sons. And one of them tried to kill him and usurp his throne.
So, David just wanted a little time to mourn. But he didn't get it, because he was the king, and he had a duty to his people.
So, today I could truly see the full burden on David's shoulders.
I can't imagine anyone wanting that kind of responsibility. In some ways it would be a thankless job. No matter how the people loved them, or how many things they had, the burden that would fall on that person's shoulders would be very heavy.
David succeeded as king only because he had God on his side, and sought His counsel. I can't imagine doing a job like that without God's counsel or approval.
I hope you'll join me tomorrow when I read 2 Samuel 22-24.
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