On Second Thought “But if you do not do so, then take note, you have sinned against the Lord; and be sure your sin will find you out.” Numbers 32:23 There are few truths more sobering than this: sin always travels farther than it promises. It may begin in secrecy, impulse, resentment, desire, or pride,Continue reading “When Mercy Forgives but Wisdom Remembers”
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The Quiet Hour Before the Fall
On Second Thought Some failures do not begin with rebellion. They begin with relaxation in the wrong place. That is one of the sobering truths in 2 Samuel 11. David did not begin this chapter as an enemy of God. He began it as an established king, a seasoned warrior, a man who had survivedContinue reading “The Quiet Hour Before the Fall”
When the Heart Is Left Unguarded
The Bible in a Year There are chapters in Scripture that we would almost rather read quickly and leave behind, but 2 Samuel 11 is not given to us so we can hurry past it. It is a warning light on the dashboard of the soul. David, the shepherd boy who trusted God before Goliath,Continue reading “When the Heart Is Left Unguarded”
When a King Falls and Grace Still Speaks
DID YOU KNOW Advent is a season of holy watchfulness. While we remember Christ’s humble coming, we are also invited to examine our own hearts with honesty and hope. The story of David and Bathsheba, recorded primarily in 2 Samuel 11–20, is not included in Scripture to diminish David, but to warn and instruct theContinue reading “When a King Falls and Grace Still Speaks”