David committed adultery with Bathsheba, Uriah's wife and had a child. For this, God was displeased. God sent prophet Nathan who decreed the death of the child and the child was struck with sickness. When David realised that God was displeased with his act, he interceded for the life of the child and fasted and laid upon the ground. The intercession and admonition of the elders did not change God's anger, and the child died on the seventh day. Out of fright, the servants could not report to David lest he harmed himself. The news of the death of his son was later reported to him. On hearing the news, he arose and had his bath, anointed himself and changed his apparel. He later went to the temple, worshipped God for answering his prayer and requested for food. His servants were surprised at his behaviour. David fasted and wept so that God would reverse his intention to take the son's life. Unfortunately, the child died and he thought fasting is no more necessary. David summed up his courage and believed that He could go to the child but the child could no more come to him.
(b) God reserves the right to give and take anything from us at will. Again all human beings should submit himself to the will of God. In every situation we find ourselves we should give God praise