Through the Bible: 2nd SamuelSample

Blessed to Bless

The king was shaken. He went up to the room over the gateway and wept. As he went, he said: “O my son Absalom! My son, my son Absalom! If only I had died instead of you—O Absalom, my son, my son!”

2 Samuel 18:33 (ESV)

I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing.

Genesis 12:2(ESV)

Looking back at King David’s life, he had multiple marriages, unresolved family disputes, committed adultery with Bathsheba. He must have gone through quite a regretful, miserable emotional roller coaster. Yet, after King David knew of his son’s death as a rebel, we can still tell his grief was overwhelming (2 Samuel 18:33) and incomparable with his other sorrowful life events.

Since 2020, it hasn’t been easy for a lot of us. Some have been separated from their beloved ones while others have lost them. The pandemic has made many ponder over the meaning of life and what’s more after death. Death is inevitable for everyone. Nonetheless, what we can do is to bring comfort and the hope of Jesus Christ when it happens to those around us. We’re blessed to be a blessing to others. We who have trusted Jesus and have received the benefits of salvation have been saved to “save”.

If you have someone in mind, don’t wait until it’s too late. Let God do His work through you.

Prayer:

Lord, thank You for giving us the perfect gift of grace and eternal life. We want everyone around us to be able to receive this amazing gift so that our pain will be lessened when our loved ones leave this world. Help us in spreading Your good news, in your perfect way and timing. In Jesus’ name, Amen.