David counts the people, angering the Lord. Yet it is the very end when David builds an altar, that you truly see his heart for God.

No He Does not. If you take yourself off the God Standard and live by human standards, you will not get to Heaven. His Gift, His Sacrifice, not through ought that you have done.

Absalom is slain, the kingdom is reunited, until it isn't, Sheba rebels, and here we go again

What fellowship can Death have with Life? None. Therefore we must walk in The Way, The Truth, and The Life so that we may Fellowship with the Father.

Many of us see no problem with a father mourning the death of his son. Yet David did not have that luxury for he was placing the life of his son who was dead over all those that sacrificed to protect David from said son's rebellion.

David is about to lead his armies to battle against Absalom, his son.

Because He lives, I need thee every hour, and Down at the Cross Songs for today.

Is your joy full?

John wrote to us of what he had seen and heard, that Your joy may be full. Perhaps we need to talk more of what we have seen and heard that our joy may be full.

If we are Christ's then we are to sacrifice lusts and affections of this earth.

If we are Spiritual creatures, then we must live and walk a spirit filled life.