”And David said to Gad, “I am in great distress. Please let us fall into the hand of the Lord, for His mercies are great; but do not let me fall into the hand of man.”“
II Samuel 24:14 NKJV
a. Please let me fall into the hand of the LORD: This meant that David chose the three days of plague. In the other two options, the king and his family could be insulated against the danger, but David knew that he had to expose himself to the chastisement of God.
i. “Had he chosen war, his own personal safety was in no danger, because there was already an ordinance preventing him from going to battle. Had he chosen famine, his own wealth would have secured his and his own family’s support. But he showed the greatness of his mind in choosing the pestilence, to the ravages of which himself and his household were exposed equally with the meanest of his subjects.” (Clarke)
b. Do not let me fall into the hand of man: This meant that David chose the three days of plague. In the other two options, Israel would either be at the mercy of neighbors (as in the famine) or attacked by enemies. David knew that God was far more merciful and gracious than man. (Guzik)
Hand Of The Lord!
“God was (is) more merciful and gracious than man.”
I will accept the hand of the Lord over man every time! The Bible makes it clear what man is capable of but God’s mercies are forever!
”Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort,“ II Corinthians 1:3 NKJV
Father of mercies and God of all comfort! Run to the Father!
Blessings
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