2 Sam. 12 [The Message]

Bathsheba did indeed conceive a child after David’s adultery with her. Sadly, God took the child as punishment to David which grieved him deeply. His grief and fasting could not bring the boy back. He declared, “I can go to him, but he can’t come to me.”

In 1993 my youngest brother Greg took his own life. It brought grief unimaginable to my parents. I’m sure it’s one of the reasons my Dad was so anxious to pass and go to Heaven. He wanted to be reunited with my mother and Greg.

At the family Thanksgiving dinner one year after Greg’s passing, my mother sat at the table and began crying. I said, “What’s wrong, Mom?” She said, “I just don’t want anyone to forget Greg.” She needed comfort.

Scripture says David comforted Bathsheba. When parents lose a child, they need comfort.