Two years pass

Absalom is a extremely handsome, flawless man and unfortunately even today that sometimes can lead to problems. In his case it is just the part of his problem. He decided to go back to David, head down low and basically ask for forgiveness for murdering his brother, Davids son. Which he ends up getting from David. But once this forgiveness has taken place Absalons plan is set in motion and he tries to win the hearts of all the people so that he can become King and overthrow David. Well, once David hears wind of this he goes into exile in hopes that God will spare his life and allow him to stay king.

I love how this all plays out. First he meets with Zadock and finds him a bit indifferent to David. Then he meets ups with Ziba who love the King but then there is Shimi who not only hates king David, but throws rock, curses and dirt at him. But did you notice David's attitude. It remained the same calm attitude all the way through each meeting of each man. Even when he was getting cursed and hit he does not even raise his voice. He simply relies on God that if this be in Gods will then it should be done. Wow!

So here is what I see in these passages. First of all you have a son who is out of control and unfortunately grief and pain and sorrow always follow a parent around who neglect to control their kids at a young age and David;''s son is a perfect example of lack of control at a young age. However, as a Godly man David realizes and is really not doubting God when these bad times happen to him. He is ever so willing to accept Gods will. Boy oh boy, I wish I could say the same thing. There are many times I am accepting of it, but then there are those times I fight it with ever inch of my body! How about you?