These are
the words of David after his infant son died. David knew his son would die and
he fasted and prayed that God would change his mind and allow his son to live. God did not, and the baby died.
This story
-this verse- is that of tragedy and sorrow, but in the second part “I shall go
to him, but he will not return to me” it seems to be a statement of despair but
there is actually a great amount of hope. In this verse we actually catch a
glimpse of the Cross.
When Jesus
hung on the cross and took the punishment that we deserved upon himself. He
reconciled sinners, “making peace by the blood of his cross” (Col 1:20). David
understood this, centuries before Jesus ever came to earth. His hope was
in the shed blood of his messiah. The only possible hope we may have is in the
same. Without this act David would have
no thought of “going to him” there would only be the promise of death. In the
cross there is the promise of eternity, the promise that this life and all the
pain that is inevitable is not the end. There is a promise that our children
who we will never hold in our arms, are in the presence of the Lord. Right now
they are with Him! And no they will not return to us but one day we will go to
them. What a glorious day that will be!
Here at
David’s Hope we want to help you navigate this tragedy in light of God’s word.
If you or someone you love has lost a pregnancy or an infant, we would love to
offer you counseling, or a memory box for your child. You may contact us at
davidshopeministry@gmail.com
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