Day 184..."Charming at the gate...John's account of the resurrection"
Absalom charms at the gate for a few years but is all the while conspiring to overthrow his father. David is blindsided and flees. What happened to all of the humility in wanting to see his father's face? This story has many twists and turns and is filled with unexpected outcomes. Ecclesiastes continues the many metaphors of vanity...like it better to be stillborn than to live in want. John shares his resurrection account and leaves intrigue with phrase..."So she ran and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved"...was this beloved disciple John? The sprint to the tomb by Peter indicates his denial was short lived. Jesus appears to Mary and the disciples. He breathes on them the Holy Spirit. This passage is one reason we associate the Holy Spirit with breath. We will read more of John's unique account tomorrow.
posted by Philip McVay @ 6:45 AM
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Even though David repentant of his sin with Bathsheba, the consequences of sin still followed as Nathan spoke to David what God had determined. The child died, David did his sin in private, the results was displayed for all to see - from within David's own family. Be assured, your sins will find you out but God finds a way in Jesus to overcome the effects of sin. Praise God.
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