David’s heart is a reflection of the heart of God, and David himself is a prophetic type of the King above all Kings, Jesus Christ. Jesus has all power and all authority. He can issue orders and angels do His bidding. He could click His fingers and destroy nations. He could withhold His breath and wipe out the planet. And yet when our King looks at us - pitiful creatures though we are at times - His heart bursts with the question, “Is there anyone in my Kingdom whom I can show kindness to?” This is His delight. This is His joy. The word “kindness” used in this passage is the Hebrew word
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