Note that David was 'furious' (v. 21)...but his fury didn't include direct intervention with his sons. Consequently, Absalom takes matters into his own hands - setting the stage for further 'reaping and sowing' in David's family.
Questions: 1) Who can take away our disgrace when we sin, or someone grievously sins against us? God's first-born son Jesus was willing to be murdered to redeem our disgrace! Take a moment to express your gratitude today.
2 comments:
1. Did the memory of David's sin with Bathsheba affect his ability to administer justice on his own son?
2. David not only did nothing as King to Amnon, he did nothing as father of Amnon.
3. The rebellion of Amnon and Absalom both reflected on David's lack of parental discipline.
4. What happened to Kileab, David's second born? Why isn't Kileab flexing his muscle?
Kind of sobering and encouraging at the same time, isn't it...that you can be a man after God's own heart like David and yet fail as a father? And, to Perry's point, how often our kids have similar brokenness to the sins that plague us...which can make discipline hard. Thanks be to God for both the grace which forgives us but the calling to walk in a way that pleases him nonetheless.
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