2 Samuel 15

Then Absalom sent spies throughout all the tribes of Israel, saying, “As soon as you hear the sound of the trumpet, then you shall say, ‘Absalom reigns in Hebron!’” v.10


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Years of bitterness come to fruition. "Absalom spent two years waiting for David to punish Amnon, three years in hiding after killing his brother, two years in Jerusalem waiting for David to receive him, and four years working his devious plan of vengeance against his father. Unforgiveness and retaliation stole eleven years of his life!" Beth Moore. David may not have been the best father but that doesn't give his child the right to follow suit or for two wrongs to make a right. David may never have asked for forgiveness from Absalom or admitted he messed up but that doesn't mean Absalom didn't have to forgive. We're to forgive whether someone asks for it or not. David may not have even realized the suffering his actions or lack of actions caused Absalom and likewise for those that have hurt us. "While we continue to blame the other person we continue to injure ourselves" (Beth Moore). Has anger or bitterness stolen years of your life?