Today, I am reading and commenting on 2 Samuel 12-13.

I debated with myself a lot about what to write about today’s passage.  Part of me wants to write about Nathan’s condemnation of David for his sin with Bathsheba.  Part of me wants to write about the actions of David’s sons, Amnon and Absalom.  Both of whom were clearly spoiled.  However, I decided to write about David’s reaction to the sickness and death of his first son with Bathsheba.  When the child fell ill, David fasted and prayed with so much fervor that his attendants were afraid to tell him when the child died.  David’s prayer while the child was sick reminds me of what Jesus taught in the parable of the persistent widow.  Jesus told them that they should pray and not give up.  David prayed and did not give up, but when the child died he recognized that God had told him “No.”  At that point, David accepted God’s will and went on with his life, seeking to serve the Lord.  We should follow David’s example, praying and fasting that God relieve the suffering of those around us, but not losing faith when God chooses differently than our desires.

I use the daily Bible reading schedule from “The Bible.net” for my daily Bible reading.