2 Samuel 24:14
God's Mercy is Great
14 David said to Gad, "I am in deep distress. Let us fall into the hands of the LORD, for his mercy is great; but do not let me fall into the hands of men."
David had just taken a census of his soldiers...God did not want him to take this census...His number one general, Joab questions David on this...Joab knew God would provide the soldiers what they needed...God wanted David to trust in Him...
David realizes he has made a mistake and God is going to send one of three tragedies to the Israel people...David has to choose which tragedy will happen...
David in 2 Samuel verse 14 knows God's values and morals are infinitely greater than man's...David knows that God's mercy is great...He knows God is the perfect judge...David, therefore wants to fall into the hands of our LORD instead of falling into the hands of man...
God is truth...God sets the standard for our morals and values...God is the perfect judge...God wants us to Trust in Him...