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When We Want To Come Home

Apr 27, 2015 / Bible Study / 2 COMMENTS

Today’s Scripture
“God devises ways to bring us back when we have been separated from him” (2 Samuel 14:14).

 

 
In yesterday’s reading, Nathan told David that one of the punishments for his son was that the sword will never depart from your home. Today, we see the beginning of this promise fulfilled. Absalom, David’s son avenges the disgrace of his sister, Tamar, by Amnon. As a result, Absalom lives in exile for three years, returns to Jerusalem, but is refused by his father, David, for an additional two years.

 
Estrangement from any family member can be disheartening and very difficult. Estrangement from God can be equally difficult. When circumstances depend on us to heal, we should seek reconciliation. Other times, circumstances are without our power to control. Yet, God always devises ways to bring us back when we have been separated from Him (2 Samuel 14:14). If you are waiting for Him to restore a family member to you, rest in His timing. He is Restorer, Healer, and the Great Reconciler.

 

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  2. Vonda Skelton
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    May 27, 2015 at 9:46 am

    The reference to Leviticus 7 reminded me of the fact that Abraham and Sarah were half brother and sister. I’d never thought about the law that hadn’t been written yet stating it was wrong.

    Also, it always disappoints me that David didn’t punish Amnon for what he did to his sister. And look at the consequences. A great reminder of how seriously we must take our parenting responsibility.

    And yes, I’m waiting for the Holy Spirit to reconcile my relationship with my brother. I’ve done everything I know possible to repair it, but he is so steeped in sin that he can’t admit he’s a sinner or accept the gift of salvation. In that state, he will not accept my attempts to repair our relationship. Praise God I’ve finally been able to give it over to the Lord to handle in His timing and perfect will.

     
    • Shannon Mullins
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      May 27, 2015 at 11:13 am

      Yes, praise the Lord you’ve been able to turn it over to Him, but it is very hard to arrive at that place of surrender. We love our family members so much and want the very best for them and want to share Jesus with them that when they reject that gift, it is very hard.

       
 
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