How quickly do you truly repent?
Perceive: After hearing a confrontation from Nathan the prophet, our fallen hero does not shrink back by defending himself, rather he confesses his guilt and acknowledges his deep sins. Unlike king Saul, king David repents. Although he committed acts worthy of a death sentence (Exodus 21:12; Leviticus 20:10; 24:17; Deuteronomy 22:22), the Lord takes away his sin and spares his life. However, because of David’s utter contempt for obeying the word of God, God would take the child’s life and let him reap the seeds he has sown. After Nathan had finished delivering the Word of the Lord, he went home.
Practice: By showing utter contempt for the things of the Lord, David finds himself in the company of men like Eli’s evil sons, who were in the habit of treating the Lord’s offering with contempt (1 Samuel 2:17). This kind of sin was great in the eyes of the Lord. Unfortunately, the consequences of sin do differ, and some disobedient things reap more negative significance than others. “Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap.” (Galatians 6:7).
Pray: O Lord, help me see where I need to stop sowing sinful actions that will reap years of pain.
This devotional challenge comes from The Heart of a Lion - King David of Israel and is available on Amazon.com
Practice: By showing utter contempt for the things of the Lord, David finds himself in the company of men like Eli’s evil sons, who were in the habit of treating the Lord’s offering with contempt (1 Samuel 2:17). This kind of sin was great in the eyes of the Lord. Unfortunately, the consequences of sin do differ, and some disobedient things reap more negative significance than others. “Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap.” (Galatians 6:7).
Pray: O Lord, help me see where I need to stop sowing sinful actions that will reap years of pain.
This devotional challenge comes from The Heart of a Lion - King David of Israel and is available on Amazon.com
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