What Do You Do After You SIn?

What Do You Do After You Sin?

Jesus Forgives You

Insight Into Scripture - 2 Samuel 21-22

Famine or plagues was often looked upon as a sign of divine disapproval or wrath. (21:1) The Philistine's spear weighed 300 shekels which is equivalent to 7 1/2 lbs. Half the weight of Goliath's. (21:16)

Deformities were the object of intense curiosity and speculation in the ancient world.

The next four chapters are an appendix to the book. They are not presented in any chronological order. The story in chapter 21 happened at our present time. Barley harvest was late April. Today, represents the month of Lyyar in the Jewish Calendar.

Gath

This is a picture of Gath. It was the Philistine city where David's brother; Shimeah, killed a "Huge man" with 6 fingers and 6 toes. This is also the famous site where David struck down Goliath.I have often thought when one of the writers of the Bible made light of a certain feature of a person, it must have made an impression on them.

These photos are taken from Bibleplaces.com

Scripture Reading

"And now, O Lord GOD, you are God, and your words are true, and you have promised this good thing to your servant. Now therefore may it please you to bless the house of your servant, so that it may continue forever before you. For you, O Lord GOD, have spoken, and with your blessing shall the house of your servant be blessed forever." - 2 Samuel 7:28- 29 ESV

Think n Grow

I really enjoy studying the profiles of great Biblical Characters. It helps me realize that these "Great" men and women of the Bible were just as human as you and I. They made their mistakes and successes and the Bible makes no effort to hide them. I find by looking at their personalities it gives me hope. As we are getting ready to close with Samuel, I have put together a couple of notes for King David.

When I think of King David, I think of a man who loved God with all of his heart. He was a great leader full of grace, mercy, and the peace that can only be found of a life in God.

Let God Mold You

David's Weakness and Mistakes:

Committed Adultery

Committed Murder by Arranging the Death of Uriah

Disobeyed God in taking a Census of the People (Coming chapters) Weak Father, He Did Not Take Care of His Children's Problems

David's Strengths and Success:

Greatest King of Israel

Christ's Ancestor

Described as a Man after GOD's own Heart (Acts 13:22)

Life Lessons:

David had a willingness to admit when he had sinned. He did not try and hide, deny, or try to scapegoat out of the sin. Even when Nathan called David on his sin, David was quick to admit it, and to ask forgiveness from God. He was also sincere when asking for forgiveness.

Sin, and forgiveness of sin does not exclude the consequences. When David sinned even though he was "A man after GOD's own heart" and was sincere about his sin, David still had to deal with the consequences of his disobedience.

I know that God loves and desires our worship and trust. Many times David's life hung in the balance. I am sure at times the only thing that he could rely on was God and HIS deliverance. David also worshiped God with all of his heart. Nothing stood in between he and God. Remember when he was talking to Michal, he told her that he would even be more foolish for God. (6:16-23). Search For Books on David

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Closing Prayer

Dear Jesus

God is good, all the time. Thank You Father for this day, for my Divine appointments and the beauty of my family around me. I pray that I can learn from my consequences, that I can have a deeper heart for You everyday and that I can learn to be less sinful. Father I know that I am not or ever will be perfect, but I want to be more like You and less like me.

I love You Jesus, and I pray in Your heavenly Name,

Amen.

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