May 7,2010

Scripture
2 Samuel 14:14 ...But God does not take away life; instead, He devises ways so that a banished person may not remain estranged from Him.

Observation
David's son, Absalom, had taken vengeance out on his brother Ammon. He then went to one of the cities of refuge to save his own life and could not return home. David is reminded here of God's unlimited love for His children. That He will go further than any of us would expect of Him.

Application
Such a beautiful picture of God's grace. He "devises ways" for us to return to Him. He doesn't have rules set in stone that we have to do for restoration. Only to repent. He will create new ways to woo us to Him. This is true forgiveness, to go out of your way to restore a broken relationship.

Prayer
Thank you God for restoring us as we repent after failing you. Your unending love has no bounds. We are continually blessed by your grace toward us. Help me forgive as you have forgiven. Amen