"From the Word: 2 Sam 12:24b-25 David and Bathsheba have just lost a child. David accepts the Lord's judgement but Bathsheba is obviously distraught because David comforts her. They conceive again and this time it is not an adulterous relationship it is a covenant relationship and God loves this child. Even though David had named his son Solomon meaning 'peace' signifying that he and The Lord were again at peace, The Lord sent word through Nathan the prophet, probably as a comfort to David and Bathsheba, as well as a voice to Solomon, that his name was Jedidiah, meaning beloved of Jehovah or loved by God."
What a comforting thought that after the sin and judgement comes the overwhelming love of God. We now have peace through the cross. With that peace is the love of God. We are no longer sinners but saints, sons and daughters. We have been made acceptable by the blood.
Thank God He left this story in the Bible. Even though it is hard to look at sin and shame and embarrassment come with it we need to realize that sin was paid for. Punishment was given at the cross. The wrath of God for sin was poured out and now we are Jedidiah and Solomon in one. The son (or daughter) of the King at peace with God and loved by God.
Which name do you identify more with when you think about your relationship with God; Solomon (peace) or Jedidiah (loved by God)? How can we experience more of the peace and love of God?
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