So Absalom usurps the throne & David comes back strong, right? Nope, he runs away. Now, before you begin judging him for being weak - he leaves the city in order to preserve it. David is not thinking of himself, but of the people in his care. I love that he puts his future in God's hands in verse 25, "Carry the ark of God back into the city. If I find favor in the eyes of the LORD, he will bring me back and let me see both it and his dwelling place." David then goes to the Mount of Olives to seek the Lord's guidance in this matter. David also sends Hushai back to counsel Absalom. In this way he will stay apprised of Absalom's plans & Hushai might be able to talk some sense into Absalom. David also leaves vengeance to the Lord in verses 5-14 of chapter 16.
There are times when life will deal us a low blow. It may seem unfair and unwarranted. Unfortunately, we live in a fallen world full of sinful men willing to take what they want without regard for anyone else. Remember, it all comes down to freewill. If God interferes with one man's freewill, then freewill no longer exists for anyone. However, God does help us through the storm. All we need to do is rely on him & realize what is important. Is it your position, your power, your wealth, the opinion of others? No - what matters is your relationship with God. When you focus on that, all things work out for good. As we continue to read through the events of Absalom's betrayal, we will see how beneficial relying on the Lord can be.
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