Day 154 – June 3, 2021
Scriptures: 2 Samuel 19, 3 John 1, Psalm 34 “Dear friend, do not imitate what is evil but what is good. Anyone who does what is good is from God. Anyone who does what is evil has not seen God.” (3 John 11) After Absalom’s death, David mourns. This weeping causes a division and problem for hose who took part in the killing of Absalom. A conflict arises and David is advised to not mourn too much. Afterall, David did lead them towards this resolution. As much as he may not have wanted this to be the result, it’s what became of Absalom’s rebellion. David knows, “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” (Psalm 34:18) The second phase of our reading today revolved around what to do with those who were a part of the Absalom rebellion. David trusts in the love of God, and offers hospitality to those who rebelled. And while he doesn’t formally offer forgiveness of those who were a part of the rebellion, he does welcome them back into the kingdom. “We ought therefore to show hospitality to such people so that we may work together for the truth.” (3 John 8) These are John’s words in regard to those who are strangers, and maybe not yet a part of the church. It’s a loose connection, but here’s where I’m at today – when we love, we are close to God. Those who do evil have not seen God. Be not imitators of evil, but what is good. “Taste and see that the Lord is good, blessed are those who take refuge in him.” Jordan
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AuthorJordan Ickes, Minister of Etna Green Church of Christ. Archives
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