“The
Lord shall reward the doer of evil according to his wickedness.” 2 Sam 3:39
A hard verse to say the
least, but appropriate the same. Joab, King David’s general had just killed
Abner who was the general of Israel as revenge for the death of his brother at
Abner’s hand. But, Abner just prior had made peace with David between their two
armies, and Joab’s selfish actions were against David’s knowledge and will. Righteousness will always prevail, but David
erred early in his leadership and passed on his duty to stand on righteousness
and gave Joab a reprieve, all be it temporary, by not holding him accountable.
David was fearful of Joab’s power within his kingdom, more so than the
righteousness of God. David’s decision not to stand on truth cost him in many
ways and arguably the lives of Ishbosheth, Amnon and others, and
possibly the rebellion of his own son Absalom. Righteousness supports the throne
and will never shake it. Again, David’s reprieve towards Joab was passed on to
his son Solomon to avenge the blood of Abner. Don’t avoid being just by being a respecter of
person regardless of the circumstances, because truth/righteousness itself is
not a respecter. No matter how difficult or painful it may be to stand on what
is right, refusing to do so will eventually cause pain for all. Fiat justitia, ruat coelum - Let
justice be done, though the heavens should fall asunder. Don’t
let the fear of what could happen make nothing happen.
What
we fear doing most is usually what we most need to do!
HSAY
… Todd
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