2 Samuel 12 - Praying God's Word

Please read 2 Samuel 12.

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Meditate on verse 9a.

Why have you despised the Word of the LORD by doing evil in His sight?

The LORD sent Nathan, the prophet, to confront David about his sins. David was quick to confess, and the LORD was quick to forgive. God even removed some of the consequences; David was allowed to live (v. 13). However, some of the consequences remained; David and Bathsheba’s first baby died (v. 14).

Remember these facts about sin and forgiveness from 2 Samuel 12:

·      Doing evil despises the Word of God (v. 9).

·      Sin has consequences (v. 10).

·      Adultery is despising God (v. 10).

·      Confession of sin results in God removing your sin (v. 13).

·      Some consequences may remain even after confession (v. 14).

·      God gives amazing grace and forgiveness when you return to Him (vs. 24-25).

·      After God forgives and restores you, get back in the battle and obey Him (vs. 27-31).

Use the words from 2 Samuel 12:9-10 and 12-13 to pray over yourself and those for whom you stand guard as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).

“LORD, do not let ________ and me despise Your Word

 by doing evil in Your sight. Keep the sword out of our house.

 Do not let us despise You by committing adultery or any other evil.

  Keep us from secret sins.  LORD, take away our sins

when we sin against You, and do not let us die.

Because of You, Jesus~”

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