11 August 24 – Sunday 19B (COCU 51B)

SOWING AND REAPING?
(2 Samuel 18:5-9, 15, 31-33)
Twenty thousand dead,
the insurrection routed –
and Absalom dead.

The king’s dilemma:
grief for a rebellious son,
good faith with his troops.

David’s story shows
what goes around, comes around
with tragic outcomes.

Deceit and abuse
cast a wide net and damage
in unforeseen ways.
    Jeff Shrowder, 2024
 
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