The Father's Love

Text: 2 Samuel 14-16

Rhema Verse: 2 Samuel 14:33 "So Joab went to the king and told him this. Then the king summoned Absalom, and he came in and bowed down with his face to the ground before the king. And the king kissed Absalom."

Message: Wow! The story of the Prodigal Son was like the story of King David and his spoiled son Absalom. He was so beautiful (2Sam 14:25) and he stole everyone's hearts! But his heart was full of rage for his brother Amnon because he raped his sister Tamar, and resulted to murder then to banishment. But even though King David banished him, he longed for his son day and night. so Joab who portrays Jesus (as my husband shared to me regarding his devo), David as God the Father and the seer woman as Mary; made a way for them to get back together again. 

As soon as Absalom had a realization that he needed to see his father even if it will cost him his life - he went, bowed low and asked for forgiveness. Even before he finished King David embraced him and kissed his son Absalom. What a scene Lord!!! what a perfect example of grace! You do not look at our mistakes but our humility. God, it’s Your stubborn love that never let’s go of me!!!

Promise: God’s loving arms is always waiting and longing for his son and daughter’s return.

Command: Go back to the Father!! 

Warning: 1. Rage, jealousy, revenge will bring disaster!!! 

2. Being away from the presence of God is like eating a pig’s meal. Unbearable!!!

Application: God, thank You for Your love! And that everything happens for a reason, and for our own good. Even though some times we needed to feel longings or to wait upon Your promise. Still, in the end we see Your ways are really perfect, and You are never ever late. You showed me, there’s NO exception in Your love for us, and that Your arms is always longing to embrace me. I love You Lord.