Please read 2 Samuel 13.
www.blueletterbible.org/nasb/2sa/13/1/s_280001
Meditate on verse 21.
Now when King David heard of all these matters, he was very angry.
When David heard about Amnon raping Tamar he was angry, but he did nothing about the heinous violation. For two years, Tamar lived in disgrace; Amnon went unpunished; Absalom seethed at the injustice, and David still did nothing. Finally, Absalom took matters into his own hands and had Amnon killed.
After Amnon died, Absalom fled and stayed in Geshur for three years (v. 38). Five years passed after the rape of Tamar. Scripture records David as angry about the assault on his daughter, grieved by the report that his sons were dead, comforted concerning Amnon’s punishment by death, and longing for Absalom. What Scripture did not record was David doing or saying anything that a father should have.
As Christmas get-togethers are happening, what can you learn from David’s life to make you a better family member? Speak God’s wisdom into your family. If your family is sinning, stop it. Seek God’s blessings instead of incurring His wrath. If you are offended, give the offense to Jesus and seek reconciliation. With the power and wisdom of Christ, do what you can to stop Satan from getting a foothold in your family. And fathers, engage in your children’s lives; speak up, and stop hoping the problems will disappear. God expects you to lead your family into Christlikeness.
Pray 2 Samuel 13:39 over yourself and those for whom you stand guard as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).
“LORD, my heart longs to go out to _________.
Give me the courage to do it.
In Your name, Jesus~”
The WATCHMAN on the WALL 2 ~ Dr. Ron and Marsha Harvell
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