Then David pleaded with God for the child, she fasted diligently and when he went inside, all night he lay on the ground. (2 Samuel 12:16)
A year Bible reading:
Joshua 4-6
Answer "No" - David warned by Nathan as a result of his mistakes. He let Uriah the Hittite is dead, so he could take Bathsheba as his wife. David was sorry, but the Lord struck the child that is born she was so sick (v. 15). David continued to ask God diligently and fasting (v. 16). But in the end, the child died.
After that, David is no longer fasting (v. 20). He learned to accept the answer his prayer with humility. He is fully aware that he could not change the decision of the Lord (vv. 22-23).
We often expect a "Yes" answer to our prayer or at least "Later." We are certainly very grateful when God answered the prayers or petitions. If God had not answered and we interpret it as "Later", we learn to wait patiently until God meets our demand according to the time and manner of his. But, what if God said "No"? Yes, like the answer to his prayer for healing David's son.
How do we when God really say "No"? Will we grumble or even away from God? Or conversely, we examine ourselves, it could be nothing wrong in our lives and we need to change? And from there we learned that behind the things that seemed to disappoint us, God in His wisdom actually are working together for our good. That God's ways are not always pleasant feelings, but must eventually bring peace. -Mia
Answer "No" does not mean that our prayers are not heard, but rather a sign that He sets up other things better.
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