Scripture
2 Samuel 14:14
All of us must die eventually. Our lives are like water spilled out on the ground, which cannot be gathered up again. But God does not just sweep life away; instead, he devises ways to bring us back when we have been separated from him.
Observation
This woman from Tekoa told a story to David so he would bring Absalom back. After David discovers she is 'acting', she does give some wise truth to David. She talks of a life spent only once, and God's redemptive power in the reconciliation of relationships. This is a beautiful text.
Application
I love how God devises a way to bring us back. Ultimately, it is through the shed blood of His precious Son Jesus ~ the WAY back. However, now what? How can we discover the ways that He has devised to bring others back to Him. Jesus has made the way, but we need to let people know that way. God's part - salvation provided. Our part - salvation proclaimed. The good news must not be kept secret. We need to devise ways to bring people back who have been separated from Him, and from church.
Prayer
Father, thank you for the WAY you have made for us to have a relationship with you. Now nothing can separate us! Please help me to lead Cornerstone, and The Marstens, in a plan to bring separated people back.
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