"I thank You, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Your dear Son, that You have kept me this night from all harm and danger; and I pray that You would keep me this day also from sin and every evil, that all my doings and life may please You. For into Your hands I commend myself, my body and soul, and all things. Let Your holy angel be with me, that the evil foe may have no power over me. Amen." (Luther's Morning Prayer)
Friday, April 26, 2024 - Day 117 (Through the Bible in a year readings for today: 2 Samuel 17,18; Luke 21:1-19
GRIEF AND FORGIVENESS
“Would I had died instead of you, O Absalom, my son, my son.” (2 Samuel 18:23 ESV)
Absalom, David’s son, leads a revolt against his father. He is killed and David is filled with grief.
The consequences of David’s earlier sins continue to plague him. Family discord has led to rebellion and the loss of another son. While we can understand David’s grief for his son, what we are amazed at is David’s desire to forgive all the rest who followed Absalom.
How do you respond to those who have it in for you? Better yet, how does Jesus respond to those who have it In for Him? Listen to Jesus:
“Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” (Luke 23:34 ESV)
Lord God, heavenly Father, thank You for Your mercy and grace that cover all of the betrayal and ugliness of life. Keep me close to You through faith in my Savior, Jesus. Amen.
Pastor David Paape
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