In this context, \u201cvyemba\u201d refers to a spear.<\/p>\n
When Absalom, the son of King David, rebelled against his father, causing a massive war in Israel, we learn that during the battle, while riding his mule, Absalom passed under a tree and got caught by his hair. His mule kept going, but Absalom was left hanging, unable to free himself. Some of David’s soldiers saw him and were afraid to kill him, remembering David\u2019s oath that no one should harm Absalom. However, Joab, the commander of David\u2019s army, disregarded that command and went ahead, thrusting three spears into Absalom\u2019s heart. His soldiers then finished the job.<\/p>\n
\n2 Samuel 18:14 says, \u201cThen Joab said, \u2018I can\u2019t wait around like this with you.\u2019 He took three spears in his hand and thrust them into Absalom\u2019s heart while he was still alive, hanging in the oak tree.<\/em><\/p>\n
15 \u201cTen of Joab\u2019s armor-bearers surrounded Absalom, struck him, and killed him.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
So, Joab pierced Absalom with three spears in his chest.<\/p>\n
What can we learn from this story?<\/strong><\/p>\n
David\u2019s love for his son was like God\u2019s love for us. Even though Absalom greatly dishonored his father\u2014by sleeping with his father\u2019s wives and rebelling against his kingdom\u2014David\u2019s heart still longed for Absalom to repent. But Absalom refused to change, and as a result, he was destroyed by the armies because of his ongoing rebellion. Had he been obedient, his father would have protected him.<\/p>\n
When we rebel against God, we separate ourselves from His mercy, as Jonah says in Jonah 2:8: \u201cThose who cling to worthless idols forfeit the grace that could be theirs.\u201d<\/p>\n
Never rebel against God, my friend. Walk in His ways, because rebellion leads to death. If you\u2019re attacked by the enemy, the devil, God won\u2019t be able to protect you. You will perish spiritually, just as Absalom did\u2014pierced by those spiritual spears.<\/p>\n
There is no safety outside of Christ. Return to God by following Jesus. Repent of your sins today, be baptized, and receive forgiveness. Live a life of grace within His love every day. Stop rebelling; His grace won\u2019t always be there to protect you from the traps the enemy sets to destroy you.<\/p>\n
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