I am so thankful
today that God does not give up on us and that He brings good out of lives that
are not so good. David messed up royal. He got caught up in his lust and it led
to adultery and murder. He had it all, the blessings of God and the favor of
man, yet it was not enough to keep him from sinning. He took his eyes off of
God and let them fall on Bathsheba. What a mess he made of his life for a few
fleeting moments of pleasure!
Yet, God is merciful
and patient. He did not give up on David. He spoke to his heart and convicted
David of his sin. David confessed his sin before God and sincerely sought God's
forgiveness. It was granted to him and God brought good out of the bad mess
David had made of his life. David married Bathsheba and out of a relationship
that began in adultery, a line of descendants came in which Jesus was born.
No matter what you may
have done, or perhaps are now doing, God can clean up your mess and bring good
out of it. He loves you and wants to bless you. Blessings flow from confession.
God will not bless you as long as you harbor sin in your life. Read David's
prayer of confession in Psalm 51 and make it your own. You will be glad you
did.
God specializes in
making good from the bad things we do when we confess our sins to Him with
sincere hearts and let Him have control of us.
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