Reconcile

As I read 2 Samuel 14, I can relate to the story of people who are trying to reconcile a family torn apart by sin. 

The Sin

The man after God's own heart, David, sinned when he had sex with Bathsheba, schemed to cover it up, and then had Uriah murdered.  There is a consequence to our sin, but it doesn't just affect the person who sinned. The sin that is not repented impacts the family as well. David's children, wives, and close leaders suffered the consequences too. His infant son died, which I'm sure was devastating to Bethsheba. Poor lady! Her husband dies, then her son. David did not bring blessing on this poor lady. 

David didn't just have the sin of adultery and murder, but he had many wives. In Deuteronomy 17:17, the bible says "The king is not to have many wives because this would make him turn away from the Lord, and he is not to make himself rich with silver and gold."  Having many wives was not God's plan for David.  He had 7 wives, and he would take wives who were widows such as Abagail and Bethsheba. This sin impacted his children and Amnon (son of Ahinoam of Jezreel) fell in love with Tamar (daughter of Maacah). It was a lustful, sinful love. Amnon tricks Tamar to take care of him while he is "sick", and he rapes the virgin Tamar. Then he sends her away like a prostitute. Tamar is now not able to have a future as a princess, and this enrages her brother, Absalom. Absalom takes vengeance for his sister's honor and kills Amnon. Now, Absalom is banished to a refuge town.

The Restoration

David's family has generational sin all over them. These kids are just following the example of their sinful father. They didn't see the David that was after God's own heart. David's sin in his life and his family warrants the intervention of reconciliation. David's close leader, Joab, arranges for a clever lady to influence David to initiate the restoration of his family. Long story short, David forgives his son for murdering his other son. 

My Prayer

God, I've sinned in my life. I'm so sorry for the sins that you have committed. I'm especially sorry for the sins I committed when I heard you prompting me to not do them and ignored you. I'm sorry.  I pray the consequence of my sins falls on me and not my family.  Please protect my husband, children, and generations to come from my sin. Thank you for your forgiveness. I pray that I recognize when I need to reconcile relationships and don't need someone to intervene for me. Open my eyes to the hurt and disconnection I have to people and restore our love for each other. Thank you in advance for redeeming these relationships. 

Location: Katy, TX, USA

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