This week’s passage is 2 Samuel 19:15-40. David’s experiencing a bittersweet victory. The human nature of people seen as stories and attitudes change as David leaves and now as He is coming back. Despite the flip flopping of people David treats them fairly and doesn’t take revenge on anyone, opting for no more death.  David understood that his kingship being given back to him was a gift from God. The challenge to not lash out or demand vengeance when things don’t go your way and instead surrender to God, embracing what He has for you through it. David’s mercy and kindness reflects God’s love and mercy for us. The promise we have in Jesus as our King. The promises of God will prevail, we can trust that God’s word true.