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2 Samuel 24: 15-17 | King James Audio Bible | Powerful Prayer
‘So the LORD sent a pestilence upon Israel from the morning even to the time appointed: and there died of the people from Dan even to Beersheba seventy thousand men. And when the angel stretched out his hand upon Jerusalem to destroy it, the LORD repented him of the evil, and said to the angel that destroyed the people, It is enough: stay now thine hand. And the angel of the LORD was by the threshingplace of Araunah the Jebusite. And David spake unto the LORD when he saw the angel that smote the people, and said, Lo, I have sinned, and I have done wickedly: but these sheep, what have they done? let thine hand, I pray thee, be against me, and against my father’s house.’ (2 Samuel 24:15-17, KJV)
Explanation Of Context | The Angel And The Plague In Jerusalem | Love Revealed By Jesus Christ
During the reign of King David, King David ordered a census of the people of Israel, an act that displeased the Lord as it revealed a reliance on human strength rather than on God’s providence. In response, God sent a severe pestilence that resulted in the death of seventy thousand men across the land. As the angel of the LORD was about to strike Jerusalem with the plague, God, in His mercy, commanded the angel to cease the destruction. The angel halted at the threshingplace of Araunah the Jebusite, just outside Jerusalem’s borders.
Reflection – Divine Judgment And Repentance | Meditations On The Love Of Jesus Christ
The account of the angel and the plague in Jerusalem is a powerful reminder of God’s holiness and of God’s prerogative to execute judgment. The plague was a consequence of David’s sinful act of taking a census for prideful and worldly reasons. God’s response highlights His intolerance for human arrogance and a lack of trust in His provision.
When we encounter God’s judgment or experience consequences of our actions, we are prompted to reflect on our own lives. Like David, we must acknowledge our sins, in humility confess our sins before the Lord, and seek God’s forgiveness. David’s plea, asking God to direct His judgment towards himself instead of the innocent people, demonstrates a heart of repentance and willingness to bear the consequences of his actions.
Powerful Prayer to Jesus | Love Revealed By Jesus
Dear Jesus,
When we face the consequences of our actions and when we witness the effects of sin in the world, we ask for your forgiveness and redemption. As you, God, sent the angel to bring judgment upon Israel, so we acknowledge that your holiness demands justice for sin.
Like David, we have sinned against you. Forgive us for the times we have relied on our strength and abilities, when we have neglected to trust in your divine provision. Help us to be humble and dependent on you alone.
May your divine judgement prompt us to examine our hearts and to confess our sins before you. Teach us to be quick to repent and turn away from our transgressions, to seek your grace and mercy.
Like David, we intercede for others, asking that your judgment be redirected from the innocent. We pray for your compassion and mercy to prevail, sparing those who may suffer the consequences of our actions.
Lord, lead us in the paths of righteousness, that we may honour and glorify your name. We surrender our lives to your will and trust in your unfailing love.
In your precious name, we pray.
Amen.
The Bible verses for the Pentecost Vigil tell of Jesus’ words in the Temple on the last day, the eighth and most solemn, of the feast of Tabernacles. On each day of the feast, the high priest of the Temple would go to the pool of Siloam, bringing water in a golden cup to sprinkle on the altar, and so recalling the water which sprang up in the desert during the Exodus, while reciting Isaiah’s teachings about the coming of the Saviour and the new outpouring of heavenly gifts which would accompany him. ‘Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation.’ (Isaiah 12: 3) [ … ]
Christian Art | Love Revealed By Jesus Christ | Prayer And Meditation This relaxing prayer and meditation with Jesus reflects upon three Gospel passages – of Saint Matthew’s Gospel. These are: 1. Jesus’ healing of the multitude; 2. The parable of the labourers in the vineyard; 3. The rich young man and the camel through the eye of the needle. This meditation is presented on YouTube: Thank you for praying this reflection. May the love of Jesus Christ be with us all.
‘Domine, non sum dignus, ut intres sub tectum meum, sed tantum dic verbo, et sanabitur anima mea.’ ‘Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.’ With these words, so many of us will seek to rid ourselves of bad thoughts before receiving communion. We have recollected ourselves in silent time to examine our consciences, we have confessed, we have listened to readings from Scripture – and even in that short time following there has been time to sin anew, as also there is heightened awareness of our sins, and too of inherent sinfulness [ … ]
