You’re the One!
Last week we chatted about King David’s sin with Bathsheba. It all began with being in the wrong place at the wrong time. His defenses were down. He wasn’t guarding his heart.
After Bathsheba became pregnant, David had her husband (Uriah) killed. We can’t be certain how much time passed, but eventually Nathan the prophet confronted King David. He told him a parable that outlined his sin.
David was angry at the guilty man in the parable and didn’t realize it was him until Nathan pointed at him and said, “You’re the one!”
(See 2 Samuel 12:7).
David repented, God forgave him and used him in a mighty way.
David was a man of virtue and vice . . . and this tells us something about the complexity of God’s work. God has the ability to transform the sinner into someone special.
He makes beauty out of ashes.
He sees the potential in each one of us to fully become who He created us to be!
God could constantly point His finger at us and say, “You’re the one!” But instead, He vividly shows us His Cross. He reminds us of His sacrifice for our sins.
Instead of accusing, He offers grace, forgiveness and mercy—if we’ll seek His forgiveness and turn away from our sin.
What a God!
Thoughts?
I’m speaking in New Mexico this week. Thanks so much for your prayers. God is so faithful!
Susie,
God used you and Dan in a mighty way this week at NM family camp! Thank you for your obedience to His call on your life. I enjoyed your messages at Bonita Park and look forward to you being in Roswell at the end of the month!
Great post! I’m in New Mexico!! 😉 wish I wasn’t on call, I’d take you for ice cream!
MY KIDS ARE IN MEXICO THIS WEEK LOL. THANK YOU JESUS FOR FORGIVING US OF OUR SINS AND POINTING THEM OUT TO US. AMEN
Love the life of David! He was a real man’s man, a warrior! But he was. Man who kept following and seeking God! And was he ever rewarded! And our Savior was from His lineage! Thank you Lord!
Love New Mexico. May the LORD be with you in working for him.