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by Jan Couns
Shimei . came out, cursing continuously (charging David with a fearful crime he had never committed) David said (to his men ready to kill Shimei) Let him alone. 2 Samuel 16:5
As long as we know the Scripture, we don’t have to be slaves to our emotional reactions when we confront difficult situations or difficult people; we can respond instead as God’s Word tells us. Henry Blackaby, Christian author
(David’s response to Shimei’s charge of a crime he did not commit on top of his immense pain) It may be . that the Lord will repay me with good for his cursing this day. 2 Samuel 16:12
God bears a pair of scales - in this side he puts his people's trials, and in that he puts their consolations. Charles Haddon Spurgeon, 1834-92, British Reformed Baptist, highly influential amongst Christians of different denominations
Ahithophel to Absalom, ‘Go and sleep with your father's concubines (political move).’ The counsel that Ahithophel gave in those days was treated as if God himself had spoken. 2 Samuel 16:20-23
Having a godly reputation is no guarantee that all that proceeds from them is godly.
(Ahithophel was willing to see these women abused, Absalom grievously sin, and the kingdom of Israel suffer greatly simply to satisfy his longing for bitter revenge and protect himself from David who now sees him as a traitor.)
For the Lord had purposed to defeat the good advice of Ahithophel (given to Absalom to kill his father, David, and subdue those with him). 2 Samuel 17:14
Whatever may be the machinations (hostile plots) and devices of the enemies of God’s people, there is still the same effectual barrier to thwart their design. “The Lord was there”. Charles Haddon Spurgeon, 1834-92, British Reformed Baptist, highly influential amongst Christians of different denominations
.when Ahithophel saw that his advice was not followed, he went home. put his household in order, and hanged himself; and he was buried in his father's tomb. 2 Samuel 17:23
Lord Jesus, failure and disappointment sometimes lead me to despair. pride and self-pity, withdrawing from you and others. Give me the hope I need and help me never to be afraid to begin again. Anon
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