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When David Faced Death (2 Samuel 12:22-23) Some lessons and comfort from David when we face the death of those we love… |
When David Faced Death (2 Samuel 12:22-23)
Some lessons and comfort from David when we face the death of those we love…
- He trusted in God—”I fasted and prayed…”
- He turned to the one who could help (James 5:13; 1 Pet. 5:7; contrast 2 Chron. 16:12).
- He knew the merciful nature of God (Ex. 34:6; 2 Pet 3:8; 1 Jn 4:8).
- He accepted its finality—”now he is dead…”
- His faith did not waver, he still trusted in God and worshiped Him (Ps 46; 2 Cor. 1:3).
- David understood temporal nature of life and the finality of death (Heb. 9:27; 2 Cor. 5:10; Lk 16:26; Eccl. 9:10; John 9:4).
- He anticipated a reunion—”I shall go to him…”
- He expected to see his son again but not in this life (2 Thess. 4:13-18); no such hope is given for the unrighteous (compare 2 Sam. 18:33) nor would such reunion be desired (Lk 16:27-28).
- He knew death was not the end (Jms 2:26; Eccl. 12:7; 1 Cor. 15:53-57; 2 Cor. 5:1; 2 Tim. 4:6-8; Rev. 14:13).
- Such thoughts should challenge us in life to live as we ought (Eccl. 7:2, 4; 2 Pet. 3:11-14; Rev. 21:27).
