Day 117: Chronological Bible in One Year Devotion🙏🙏:
After David’s sin with Bathsheba, his family fell into turmoil and deep pain. His choice to stay home “gave occasion to his sin,” and he “fell into sin, and involved himself in many and great calamities… by a just and holy God”. This shows the cost of sin: even a king’s lapse brought suffering to his house. When Amnon raped Tamar, Absalom’s hurt turned into murderous revenge. Absalom gave orders to his men: “When Amnon is in high spirits…strike Amnon down… Be strong and brave”. His vengeance only multiplied the tragedy, leaving Tamar broken, Amnon dead, and King David anguished. This warns us that taking justice into our own hands breeds more pain. - 2 Samuel 12:26-31, 1 Chronicles 20:3-4,
Yet God’s mercy shines even amid disaster. Joab perceived David’s longing for Absalom and brought them together. In a moving act of grace, David finally embraced his wayward son – “the king kissed Absalom”. This moment of restoration reminds us that God forgives repentant hearts, even when we least deserve it. We learn that instead of plotting revenge, we can trust God to be the righteous judge. As Paul wrote, “Beloved, never avenge yourselves… but leave room for the wrath of God” (Romans 12:19). God’s justice and mercy are perfect and patient; our job is to forgive as we have been forgiven, and to trust Him for justice. - 2 Samuel 13, 2 Samuel 14.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, we confess our own sin and the ways we’ve harbored hurt. Give us the humility to admit our wrongs and the strength to forgive those who wrong us. Help us trust in Your timing and justice, rather than seeking vengeance. Fill our hearts with Your mercy, so we can reflect Your love even when we’ve been hurt. Restore us when we falter and remind us that Your grace is greater than our mistakes. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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