I got the staples out of my incisions today, but still have another three weeks of home rest after back surgery. Things look good and I’m grateful and trying to be patient. Thank you for prayers!
Our scripture today is 1 Chronicles 17:13-14 (NIV).
I will be his father, and he will be my son. I will never take my love away from him, as I took it away from your predecessor. I will set him over my house and my kingdom forever; his throne will be established forever.
Today’s passage is often termed the Davidic Covenant, God’s promise to David that the Messiah was to come from his royal line. We read the same words in 2 Samuel 7:15 “But my love will never be taken away from him, as I took it away from Saul, whom I removed from before you.” David has been loyal to God, but not perfect. However, when he sinned he admitted his wrongdoing and asked forgiveness. God loves David as He loves us all, but there is a special bond as with Abraham and Moses. David is a fallible human leader who makes mistakes, but he relies on God’s word and His strength.
Heavenly Father, we are sorry for the times we go our own way, rather than the path You have prepared for us. Bless us to go in Your name to share the Gospel everywhere. Amen.
