In line with the subject matter of the previous post on Calvinism Everywhere, Part 14, consider also 2 Sam. 16:22-23. In fulfillment of 2 Sam. 12:11, Absalom "went into his father's concubines in the sight of all Israel." This accorded with Ahithophel's counsel (2 Sam. 16:21). Moreover, this counsel, we read, was esteemed both by David and by Absalom "as if one consulted the word of God"! Verse 23 adds, "so was all the counsel of Ahithophel esteemed."
Is this shocking to you? Were David and Absalom wrong in discerning this counsel of Ahithophel "as if one consulted the word of God"? But it accords with that word in 2 Sam. 12:11 exactly. God's word came to pass yet again. And the only proper response—worship! Fear and trembling! Behold your God! Behold him ruling his world and creatures with infinite power and skill. And adore that holy majesty, hand over mouth, arms laid down, knees bowing low.
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