THE PRICE OF UNCONDITIONAL LOVE
ii Samuel 18:1-2a, 5
"And David numbered the people who were with him, and set captains of thousands and captains of hundreds over them. Then David sent out one third of the people under the hand of Joab, one third under the hand of Abishai ... and one third under the hand of Ittai the Gittite .... Now the king had commanded Joab, Abishai, and Ittai, saying, 'Deal gently for my sake with the young man Absalom!' And all the people heard when the king gave all the captains orders concerning Absalom."
Today we call it unconditional love. David is on the run from his son, yet he commands his army to "deal gently" with Absalom. It is hard to imagine what it cost David to love his rebellious son. David sacrificed the comfort of his home, his resources, and his position as king for his wayward child. This reminds me of what unconditional love cost the Lord Jesus. He gave up His position as King of Heaven, the comfort of His eternal home, all the heavenly resources, and endured great suffering in His humanity in order to save His wayward children. Truly, He has dealt gently with this rebellious child. Oh, what love!
TODAY'S PRINCIPLE: Unconditional love is very costly.
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Have a loved day. Love you.
ii Samuel 18:1-2a, 5
"And David numbered the people who were with him, and set captains of thousands and captains of hundreds over them. Then David sent out one third of the people under the hand of Joab, one third under the hand of Abishai ... and one third under the hand of Ittai the Gittite .... Now the king had commanded Joab, Abishai, and Ittai, saying, 'Deal gently for my sake with the young man Absalom!' And all the people heard when the king gave all the captains orders concerning Absalom."
Today we call it unconditional love. David is on the run from his son, yet he commands his army to "deal gently" with Absalom. It is hard to imagine what it cost David to love his rebellious son. David sacrificed the comfort of his home, his resources, and his position as king for his wayward child. This reminds me of what unconditional love cost the Lord Jesus. He gave up His position as King of Heaven, the comfort of His eternal home, all the heavenly resources, and endured great suffering in His humanity in order to save His wayward children. Truly, He has dealt gently with this rebellious child. Oh, what love!
TODAY'S PRINCIPLE: Unconditional love is very costly.
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Have a loved day. Love you.
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