Scripture:
II Samuel 11:1 "In the Spring of the year, the time when kings go out to battle, David sent Joab, and his servants with him, and all Israel. And they ravaged the Ammonites and besieged Rabbah. But David remained at Jerusalem".
Observation:
This verse opens the chapter where David sees Bathsheba and calls for her and sleeps with her. She got pregnant by him and he had her husband killed. From there, a curse was on David's family from that time forward. David was not where he was suppose to be. It was the time of the year when kings went out to war and David was resting in his palace. He should have been fighting, but he sent his guys to take care of it. He let his guard down and sin entered in, which destroyed his family.
Application:
We need to always be faithful the be where God wants us to be. We must do the things that are before us. When we have some success, it is not time to sit back and relax, but to continue doing what God has called us to do. When we are doing what God wants us to do, we will not be tempted with sin and things that can destroy us. We must remain vigilant at all times because we have an enemy who is always seeking whom he mat devour.
Prayer:
Father, help me to stay on focus, especially when things are going well. Help me to be where You want me to be at all times. Help me to walk with You, hear Your voice and stay on track throughout my life. I want to finish well. I want the next 20 years of my life to be the most productive for You and Your kingdom.
Yours,
Jeff
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