Do you want to see others as God sees them?
Perceive: Most scholars agree that it was about one year later that God sends Nathan the prophet to confront David the king. In a classic word picture, Nathan tells a parable of a poor man's only lamb which is taken away by a rich man for his selfish pleasure. As king, David was responsible for maintaining justice and righteousness in all Israel. After hearing the story, he burned with anger, not realizing he was angry with himself. Nathan seizes the moment and tells him, "You are the man!" and then lays out the consequences. What David did in private, God would display in public, and unfortunately, the sword of the Lord will never leave his home.
Practice: The longer a man goes without realizing he has separated himself from godly fellowship through blatant sin, the more desensitized he becomes to his guilt. Until David’s confrontation by Nathan the prophet, he did not recognize his sinfulness. With this kind of wrongdoing, it is easier to see sin in others than to see it in ourselves. Unrepentant sinfulness leads to a critical spirit of others and a lack of grace. When it comes to spiritual criticism, think about who and what it is that makes you critical. It may be that in criticizing others; you are criticizing yourself!
Pray: Great and mighty God, help me see others as You see them and help me see myself in light of Your grace and glory.
This devotional challenge comes from The Heart of a Lion - King David of Israel and is available on Amazon.com
Practice: The longer a man goes without realizing he has separated himself from godly fellowship through blatant sin, the more desensitized he becomes to his guilt. Until David’s confrontation by Nathan the prophet, he did not recognize his sinfulness. With this kind of wrongdoing, it is easier to see sin in others than to see it in ourselves. Unrepentant sinfulness leads to a critical spirit of others and a lack of grace. When it comes to spiritual criticism, think about who and what it is that makes you critical. It may be that in criticizing others; you are criticizing yourself!
Pray: Great and mighty God, help me see others as You see them and help me see myself in light of Your grace and glory.
This devotional challenge comes from The Heart of a Lion - King David of Israel and is available on Amazon.com
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