The Life of Davidنموونە

Day 25: 2 Sam. 18-19 x Jonathan Lewis, Executive Prayer + Worship Pastor

“Now David was sitting between the two gates.” (2 Samuel 18:24)

I can imagine David not just physically sitting here but emotionally sitting between two gates. Have you ever been there? So torn by what you know is happening and what you wish would happen? I take comfort in reading this passage that in the middle of two gates, our Father is jealous to complete what He began. And not just to accomplish what He started, but to also comfort and sympathize with us along the journey. I can’t imagine what David felt in losing his son who rebelled against him, but I’m sure He experienced the heart of our heavenly Father who had been there before, between two gates.

Prayer: Father, thank You for the way You help me in the really tough places of life. Thank You that You are acquainted with my grief, and You never think less of me in any situation I find myself in. Thank You that You give grace every time we find ourselves in between two gates.