Devotion:
Read 2 Samuel 11:2-9, 14-17.
In this scripture, we observe the sinful side of King David during his reign, and how it affected the nation of Israel. First, David commits adultery with a married woman named Bathsheba and she becomes pregnant. Afterward, he has her husband murdered in an attempt to repair things. If you read on, the prophet Nathan confronts him and David repents and soon after the child dies. Bathsheba later gives birth to Solomon, who will be the next king of Israel.
Instead of confessing his sin and repenting, David tries to cover his sin up. Our sins are never hidden before God and only hidden with difficulty from our conscience. Our hidden sin hinders our relationship with God and others and is a barrier to our spiritual life. Why even bother trying to hide it? We should do everything in our power to not put ourselves into situations that are tempting, things that we know we cannot resist. Growing closer to God, praying more, and relying on Him will help strengthen me to resist temptations.
What strikes me about this passage, oddly enough, is the hope that I feel from it. Even though David so messed up his life and other people’s lives, God still forgave him and still saw the potential and worth in him. He continued to be used by God in a big way. The important lineage to Jesus continued on through David.
Personal Worship Option:
Think about your lineage and how God is using you to build His Kingdom. Take comfort in remembering that God continues to use imperfect people.
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