And David said unto Gad, I am in a great strait: let us fall now into the hand of the LORD; for his mercies are great: and let me not fall into the hand of man. (2 Samuel 24:14) *1/ David's great strait taken out of our hands. 2/ What David knew of the Lord - his mercies are great. 3/ What the Lord accomplished at this time.* **Sermon Summary:** The sermon centers on David's profound trust in God's mercy, illustrated by his choice to endure divine judgment rather than human punishment, affirming that even in trial, God's hand is sovereign, merciful, and ultimately redemptive. Drawing from 2 Samuel 24, it emphasizes that God's chastening is not arbitrary but a mark of sonship, designed to lead His people to repentance, deeper faith, and spiritual growth. The passage reveals how God uses even Satan's schemes and human sin to accomplish His eternal purposes—chastening Israel, preparing the site for the Temple, foreshadowing Christ's sacrifice, and defeating Satan's designs. The sermon underscores that God's mercy, rooted in His eternal love and covenant faithfulness, is greater than any trial, and that every hardship, when embraced in faith, is shaped by divine wisdom for the believer's eternal good. Ultimately, it calls listeners to emulate David's posture: not seeking to avoid suffering, but to fall into the hands of a loving, sovereign, and redeeming God, trusting that His mercies endure forever.
