2 Samuel 11 and 7 words from verse 1 of 12.
As I read Chapter 11 of 2 Samuel my spirit grieved; there was a tightness, a pain in my core as I read again David’s sins. They are recorded for our learning.
For us to learn the heart of GOD.
Verse 27. It ends this way: But the thing that David had done was evil in the sight of the LORD.
Do you see that?
GOD saw. And GOD saw it was EVIL.
GOD always sees. He knows. Sin-Evil is not hidden from Him.
And I believe He grieved for David when David violated Bathsheba, Uriah, the Nation, and The Logos of GOD Himself. I am convinced He grieves for us when we violate His Word too.
Why?
Chapter 12 and the first 7 words. They spoke to me and I received their holy comfort. I am offering a portion of my comfort to you.
“Then the LORD sent Nathan to David”
So beautiful, so comforting, so glorious to me.
GOD sent His Messenger with GOD’s Message to David.
The Message – my paraphrase? I hope you will read His Message in 2 Samuel 12 for yourself.
REPENT and I will forgive you, restore you, and fellowship with you again.
Sinners, violators of The Word of GOD, wayward children — what better message could we receive?!
The message is Today will you receive the GIFT of Repentance?
It’s not being judgmental, condemning, cruel, hard, harsh, or any such words that have been used to describe proclaiming the Gospel of JESUS CHRIST.
Nope. It’s offering the BEST COMFORT in the Universe to someone poor, blind, and naked.
Who wouldn’t want that?!
Until Next Time, Kathie
P.S. David repented. Let us do likewise.
Be careful who you listen to. Let us have the courage to reject the counsel or conversations of a friend, co-worker, or even family when they speak words that we have not confirmed as truth.