God's Glory Church

“Let him do to me what is good in his eyes.” — 2 Samuel 15:26

Nothing in life came easy to Christina Rossetti, poet and writer. She suffered from depression and various illnesses throughout her life and went through three breakups. She eventually died of cancer.

David entered the national consciousness of Israel as a victorious warrior. At the same time, he experienced difficulties all his life. At the end of David’s reign, his son opposed him; David’s trusted advisor and most of the country’s residents joined his rebellion (2 Sam. 15:1-12). Therefore, David took the priests Eviathar and Zadok and the sacred ark of God and fled from Jerusalem (vv. 14, 24).

However, after Abiathar offered a burnt offering to God, David said to the priest: “Bring the ark of God back to the city. If I find favor in the eyes of the Lord, and He brings me back, then I will see Him and His dwelling” (v. 25). Despite the uncertainty, David said: “And if [God] says this: I do not want you… let him do to me as is good in his eyes” (v. 26). He knew he could trust God.

Christina Rossetti also trusted God, and her life ended in hope. The road may indeed go downhill all the time, but it leads to the Heavenly Father, who awaits us with open arms.

How did it seem to you that the road of life went downhill? How to rely on God’s guidance on the road you are on?

Dear God, life seems so hard sometimes. However, I believe that You are doing everything right for me and for others. Help me to live in Your hope, waiting for the day when I will be with You.

Author: Tim Gustavson