![]() David is an admirable person in the bible to me: strong, full of endurance, a man after God's own heart, and stuck in there even when the 'going got (really) tough! He made a few mistakes like we do, and was very repentive....due to his close relationship he up-kept with God. In 2 Samuel 12, Nathan the prophet gives David a parable along with a judgement (from the Lord) regarding his episode with Bathsheba, Uriah's wife. David had slept with Bathsheba; upon finding out she was pregnant, he then tries to get Uriah to return home from war (so Uriah will go to bed with her, and assume the child is his own). Uriah was too modest to leave his fellow troops, so (after a few failed attempts to push him home) King David has him put on the front line - along with a few other troops - dangerously close to the enemy (intentionally) and him and several others are killed.... King David then takes Uriah's wife as his own.....Nathan the prophet corrects him, with a Word from the Lord. ((READ Nathan's correction from the LORD *BELOW/LEFT* : ))
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LaTeasa
6/21/2016 10:52:10 am
I love this! There are, as you stated above, SO many lessons that can be taken away just from this one story. Accountability is HUGE! We all must hold ourselves accountable in our everyday lives. Not only are we to follow God's word but he states we must also follow the law of the land... He was able to do so when He came to earth. And flawlessly! We, by all means, will never be flawless. But with every waking moment we have, He gives us the ability to get it right. To do right by our lives and the lives of others! We will fall and there will be consequences. But, what will we do to ensure we don't make the same mistakes? We must own up to our Titles and be the best of the best! Great word of encouragement Davina! There are so many nuggets and topics of discussion that can from this one story! Love it!
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Davina J Reynolds
6/21/2016 11:23:24 am
Thanks, LaTeasa! Greatly appreciate your word as well. I am definitely continuing to allow God to work on me as well. Some areas are harder than others, as life has its effects! But - His love is so comforting and encouraging, even when all else fails. I draw on that. Thanks again.
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