The One Who Will Never Jilt You

536- Before we begin, I feel it is necessary to warn parents with young children at this time that this material is only suitable for adults. The biblical commentator Matthew Henry had this to say about this portion of Scripture: this is “a subject not fit to be enlarged upon nor indeed to be mentioned without blushing, that ever any man should be so vile,” But the Bible doesn't sugar coat life, even when it is at it ugliest moments, so parents, beware as we progress through this portion of Scripture verse by verse. I read from 2Sa 13:16-19, “So she said to him, "No, indeed! This evil of sending me away is worse than the other that you did to me." But he would not listen to her. 17 Then he called his servant who attended him, and said, "Here! Put this woman out, away from me, and bolt the door behind her." 18 Now she had on a robe of many colors, for the king's virgin daughters wore such apparel. And his servant put her out and bolted the door behind her. 19 Then Tamar put ashes on her head, and tore her robe of many colors that was on her, and laid her hand on her head and went away crying bitterly. ( 2 Sam 13:16-19) Amnon had gotten what he wanted from Tamar and now discards her like a dirty rag. He kicks her out and bolts the door behind her, locking her out of his life forever. He has stolen something from her that was meant to be reserved only for her future husband. In biblical times, this loss of virginity was a very serious matter and if it was discovered on the wedding night, it was grounds for annulling the marriage. See Dt 22:13-21) In a sense, Tamar's dreams of a future, happily ever after story, were quashed the minute that door was bolted. In biblical times, she had no place to go, nowhere to turn. The jilting by someone who professed to love you is a traumatic experience for the victim. Your life is not going to pan out in accordance with your dreams. If this is your experience, let me tell you about a lover who will never jilt you. Let me tell you about Jesus. He will never discard you. He will forgive you of any indiscretions and He will help you build a new life with new dreams. One of His great promises is found in Joel 2:25 "So I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten” Oh jilted one, do not despair! Jesus loves you! Turn to Him and allow Him to rebuild your life!