Sunday, December 10, 2017

2 Samuel 11 - Praying God's Word


Please read 2 Samuel 11.
www.blueletterbible.org/nasb/2sa/11/1/s_278001
Meditate on verses 11a, c and 27b.

Then it happened in the spring, at the time when kings go out to battle,
that David stayed at Jerusalem.
But the thing that David had done was evil in the sight of the LORD.

Keep in mind that David is merely a foreshadowing picture of Messiah; he is NOT Jesus.  In fact, parts of his life are the reason Jesus came to the earth; to die for his sins...and your sins…and my sins…

Learn well from 2 Samuel 11, and let the LORD use His Truths to keep you from sinning.  Observe the path of sin David took:
·      David stayed home instead of fighting with his men (v. 1).   Where does God want you?  Stay in the trenches of God’s will, prayerfully fighting spiritual battles.
·      David was bored at home, so he went looking for something to interest him (v. 2).  Are you busy doing the LORD’s work?  It will keep you from doing and looking at things you shouldn’t.
·      David asked about the bathing woman (v. 3).  Do not even inquire about the forbidden.  Entertaining sinful ideas opens the door to disaster.
·      David sent for Bathsheba, took her, and slept with her (v. 4).  Stop yourself before it is too late.  Ask the LORD not to let sin be accomplished in your life.
·      David’s sin resulted in the murder of Uriah, one of his mighty men (v. 21; 2 Samuel 23:39).  Sin always ends in death.  Do not let it deceive you!

Pray 2 Samuel 11:27b to begin a prayer of confession to God.

“LORD, the thing that have I have done is evil in Your sight.
Forgive me by Your sacrifice, Jesus~”

The WATCHMAN on the WALL 2 ~ Dr. Ron and Marsha Harvell



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