Dearest e-votees-
Day twenty-two of our cover to cover voyage through the Bible.
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Peace,
Karl
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Day 22 Readings: 1 Samuel 28:20-2 Samuel 12:10
David has patiently and faithfully waited for Saul to meet his end. David has passed on several opportunities to dispatch Saul but has instead chosen to honor the Lord’s anointed and forgo taking things into his own hands.
God has richly blessed David giving him victory, expanded territory and deep and lasting promises to his family (which came to pass in Jesus).
Yet David wasn’t satisfied (rich as he was) with all God had given him. David chose to exploit a poor neighbor by having him killed and taking his prized lamb. This comes to light as Nathan confronts David over his adulterous relationship with Bathsheba and his unjust killing of Uriah.
David’s high morals and restraint have definitely gone off-line for this event.
Nathan confronts David with “You are the man!” Such a far cry from Pilate declaring “Ecce Homo!” (Latin for “Behold the man!”) when presenting Christ before crucifixion. David fell hard. But Psalm 51 has a repentant David crying out to God. Jesus fell hard too—not morally but for our sake. He was struck down. Because of Jesus we have hope when we flame out gloriously as well.
God has made good promises to us, as to David, in Christ. Whether we abide in God every day or fall God’s promises hold true. There is always hope in Christ. This is the good news.
Protect us from ourselves and our selfish and sinful dalliances. No matter where we find ourselves help us to know we are never too far from Jesus. Amen.
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