Hey, we're making such terrific progress in reading the Bible this year! Let's keep going!
Today we hear how Saul's servant, Ziba, is loyal and helps David on his way. And how Shimei from Saul's family curses and persecutes David all along the way. No wonder David was exhausted after that climb. David refused to put him to punish him. (But we find out later that he didn't forget him.) David's friend joins himself to Absalom, as David asked him. And Nathan's prophecy to David is unknowingly fulfilled through Ahithophel's advice to Absolom.
I know I have said it a lot, but can’t help saying it again: This is one of my favorite psalms. Our God is so different than idols. He is in heaven and does whatever He pleases.
Having told of his plans to visit Rome on his way to Spain, and how he must first go to Jerusalem, Paul now turns to greeting his friends in Rome. I really enjoy this section! There is real closeness in the family of God. When we call each other ‘brother’ or ‘sister’, we really mean it. And our love and bonds of fellowship often span long distances. I enjoy seeing this in every phrase here.
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