“Mourning a Rebellious Son”
Friday, July 12, 2024Key Verse
“And it was told Joab, Behold the king weepeth and mourneth for Absalom” (2 Samuel 19: 1).
Text — 2 Samuel 19:1-7
Message
King David was faced with a great tragedy, losing one of his sons – Absalom, who had attempted to dethrone him. Moved by the loss, David as a loving father, wept and mourned for his son. However, Xynophon, a Greek military leader, philosopher, and historian said that, “Excess of grief, for the dead is madness: for it is an injury to the living, and the dead know it not.” The question may even be asked, “Should David mourn the death of Absalom?” Joab, the commander of his army, proved him wrong. He rebuked David for mourning and not appreciating the fact that he and the army of Israel had risked their lives to save him and end the rebellion.
Today, rebellion of youths, like Absalom’s, can cause their parents untold agony of heart. Absalom’s untimely death should however serve as a lesson to all youths who are rebellious and position-seeking. Rather, they should seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness. Also they should learn that failure to honour parents comes with dire consequences. Repent if you are on that evil path.
Quote
He rebuked David for mourning
Challenge
Every rebellion has its season of harvest.
Prayer for today
My God, deliver me from acts of rebellion, in Jesus’ name.
About Author - Pastor W.F. Kumuyi
Listed among “500 most powerful people on the planet” by the Foreign Policy magazine in 2013, Pastor (Dr.) William F. Kumuyi is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM) headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. DCLM started in 1973 as a 15-member Bible study group right in Kumuyi’s apartment at University of Lagos where he was a lecturer. His revolutionary Bible teaching on personal holiness and commitment to evangelism soon gained so much traction and resulted in a widespread revival.
