A Truly Repentant Heart: How David Dealt With Sin (Part 2)
on March 16th, 2019
The pain of hurting someone you truly love can be unbearable. When a truly caring heart is bruised by our callous behavior, it evokes a lot of guilt within our soul. The sense of guilt is unavoidable until we truly confront the situation with candor. Our guilt is erased only after a true heartfelt apology to the loved one we have hurt and disappointed. That is when we regain trust from the person.... Read More
A Truly Repentant Heart: How David Dealt With Sin (Part 1)
on March 15th, 2019
In a rather unsettling way, David, the "man after God’s own heart" had sinned against God.He had committed adultery and senselessly ordered the husband of the woman to be killed both as a cover-up and to pave the way to marry the dead man's wife. David had abused his power as king. All of David's imperfections were on display. The man after God's own heart had some real issues of sin to deal with.... Read More
The Power of Intercession and a Sacrificial Offering
on March 14th, 2019
David had sinned against God by numbering the military forces of Israel. He must have done it out of pride for self-glorification: ‘’look how powerful I have become! Look at the numerous troops I have at my beck and call!’’ David acknowledged that he had done a foolish thing and he was immediately conscience-stricken. He was repentant.Even though David was the immediate cause of the plague, the pe... Read More
We Can Never Understand The Ways Of God
on March 13th, 2019
When Moses asked God to show him his glory, the Bible tells us that God put Moses in the cleft of a rock and declared as He passed by: "The LORD, the LORD, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness, maintaining love to thousands, and forgiving wickedness, rebellion and sin. Yet he does not leave the guilty unpunished; He punishes the children and their c... Read More
May God Deal With Me Rather Than Man
on March 12th, 2019
David had sinned and there were three consequences: first, three years of famine in the land; second, three months of fleeing from his enemies; third, three days of plague in the land. None of these were pleasant options. It is interesting that all these plagues were part of the consequences that Moses had said would come upon Israel if they violated their covenant obligations to God (Deuteronomy ... Read More
Is It Hidden Pride?
on March 11th, 2019
This is the second time in David’s life and kingship that we see him publicly sinning against the LORD. David had become a very successful king. The kingdom was at peace. The rebellion of Absalom had been quenched and the enemies of Israel had all been subdued. The fighting soldiers were all in place around various parts of the nation and they could be called into battle at any time. God had bless... Read More