Michelle
What stands out in this passage is that an act of kindness and sympathy is interpreted as something else entirely. Instead the envoys were accused of spying and war ensued. In the end David's armies defeat the Arameans and Ammonites, and peace is made. The devotional attached to this chapter speaks of Acts of Kindness. It references Sept 11, 2001 and how many people showed kindness to each other in the aftermath of all that happened that day. At the end it says this: Just as God unreservedly extends kindness to us, we are called to "clothe ourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience" (Colossians 3:12). We are to reflect God's kindness to others regardless o how they choose to respond. Don't wait for a crisis to extend loving-kindness. Take the time to ponder who is suffering...Maybe they need to hear an encouraging word. Perhaps you could pickup the phone to tell them that you care...and then leave the outcome to God. We don't see alot of kindness these days. Or it is being covered by all the terrible acts instead and it's hard to see. We need to strive to show more kindness to others and to be open to those that need it.
This psalm says it's a wedding song. Halfway through it seems to be specifically speaking to a daughter saying to pay careful attention and to forget your people and father's house and honor the king. At the end it seems to be saying that nations will praise her. I am a bit confused about this one as it seems to be about a woman and not really praising God, even though in the beginning it says God has blessed you forever.
Julie
Wow! I didn't even consider that direction as I was reading, but it really does talk about that. You are correct...there is definitely not enough kindness right now.
According to the explanation in my Bible God is blessing the line of David and this was written for a king in that line.
No comments:
Post a Comment