President Lincoln did what no president has ever done. He led the nation into a war against fellow Americans. After that war had concluded, his greatest and most difficult work was in front of him. How would he treat those people who had rebelled? It was a crucial time of reconstruction and reconciliation. David now faces a similar dilemma. David has prevailed in this civil war. The enemy has been defeated. His son has died. But what will become of those who rebelled? How will they respond to David? How will David treat them? How will those who have rebelled against the Lord’s anointed be brought back into fellowship with their rightful King? David’s response will again point us to Christ. David will not force himself and his authority upon the people. He will come to the edge of the nation and stand politely at the door and knock. Through his grace and mercy, he will extend an invitation and win back his enemies by making them his friends. Make plans to join us this weekend as we gather around God’s Word and worship the King of kings and the Lord of lords, King Jesus! — Pastor Chad