great distress. Let us fall into the hand of the LORD, for his mercy is great; but let me not fall into the hand of man” (2 Samuel 24:14). Those who truly know God will all make such a choice. David was clear that it is more dreadful to fall into the hands of men, represented by famine and the sword. He knew very clearly that, while God sends disasters, he can also stop them. He can afflict you, but he can also heal you, and he is the most merciful. To fall into the hand of God resigns ourselves
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