Introduction: In life, true peace is found not in avoiding suffering but in submitting to God's will.
1. David's grief over his child's illness was marked by deep mourning and prayer (2 Samuel 12:15-17).
A. David's actions reveal a heart in distress but still turning towards God.
B. His fasting and prayer show reliance on God's mercy in the midst of suffering.
2. Although David's child died, his response was surprising: worship and acceptance (2 Samuel 12:18-20).
A. David's worship after loss demonstrates peace through submission to God's sovereignty.
B. His immediate action was to worship, acknowledging God's greater plan beyond his own grief.
3. David's explanation of hope reveals trust in God's ultimate plan despite present pain (2 Samuel 12:21-22).
A. David's words highlight a belief in reuniting with his child in God's presence.
B. His trust in the eternal reveals a peace that surpasses earthly understanding (Philippians 4:7).
Conclusion: David's response to loss teaches us that peace resides in trusting God's sovereign will. By submitting our desires to God's plan, we find peace that transcends our understanding. Embrace worship and trust in God, even amid your trials, to experience lasting peace.
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