Making Things Right

Unresolved wrongs don’t disappear, because all sin has consequences.   #daybydaylw   Interested in learning more about becoming a devoted follower of Christ? Go to follow.lifeword.org!   ~~~   "Now there was a famine in the days of David for three years, year after year. And David sought the face of the Lord." Israel faced a crisis—a three-year famine. People suffered, and there was no end in sight. But the famine wasn’t just a natural disaster; it was the result of an unresolved sin from Saul’s reign. The Israelites had broken a covenant with the Gibeonites, shedding innocent blood. Now, the weight of that injustice hung over the nation. David, recognizing that this was more than bad luck, sought the Lord. When he learned of the cause, he took action to make things right. The Gibeonites didn’t ask for money or land. They asked for justice. And though it was difficult, David honored their request, ensuring that Israel upheld its promise. Only then did the famine lift. This passage reminds us that sin has consequences. Unresolved wrongs don’t just disappear—they linger until they are dealt with. Are there areas in your life where God is calling you to make things right? Are there past hurts, broken relationships, or sins left unaddressed? Seeking God’s face means being willing to bring those things before Him and taking the necessary steps to reconcile. Prayer Focus: Ask God to reveal any unresolved areas in your life. Pray for courage to take steps toward reconciliation. Lift up Jairo Bonilla and his family, serving in Costa Rica. Pray for the Kaqchiquel/Maya Lifeword broadcast in Guatemala. When we seek the Lord and act in obedience, He is faithful to restore and heal.