109 - "Man's Greatness and Wretchedness" 2 Samuel 21-22
David fainted but he didn't flee from his battle with the Philistines. He was a noble man with flaws just like you and me. But this time, he didn't run away from what was in front of him. II Samuel 21:15. "Man's greatness and wretchedness are so evident that the true religion must necessarily teach us that there is in man some great principle of greatness and some great principle of wretchedness." Paschal. Paschal's take allowed for both wretchedness and glory in the truth and rationality of Christianity. "Rumors of glory" (Cockburn) are in all of us. What stirs deep within our center? Fierce words like in II Samuel 19:43? Soft answers like in Proverbs 15:1? We are all defaced in some way but never erased. Within our origin is Divine Glory. May we deal with this present moment and allow God to make us into the men and women He has called us to be. For His Name's Sake.
The historian draws his conclusion of David's reign. It is David's weighty words as he ends his life on earth--- and they are spoken by inspiration. And he refers to his seed who will live forevermore.
David settles the crown on Solomon's head; he settles his treasures upon the temple which was to be built by the next king. Here. Worthy words to be remembered to this very day. His house is right with God. He was raised up on high to see further than his neighbors.
PHOTO: Not Much Left.
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