Restoration

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  David comforted Bathsheba his wife, and went in to her, and lay with her. She bore a son, and he called his name Solomon. Yahweh loved him; and he sent by the hand of Nathan the prophet, and he named him Jedidiah, for Yahweh's sake. 2 Samuel 12:24-25 WEB.
  
  King David and Bathsheba would have been on the front page of the news. They'd had an affair while Bathsheba's husband Uriah was away serving in the military. She became pregnant, then David had her husband killed to cover it up. It was even worse than most of our church scandals today.
  
  Though David went through a very bad time because of his actions, God restored him after he repented. They got married, had a son named Solomon, and the LORD loved him. Hence, David, Bathsheba, and their son Solomon are listed in the lineage of Jesus Christ (Matthew 1:6). God loved David before and after this incident. It was just a bump in the road for him, but David did have to repent to move forward with God again (Psalms 51).
  
  In my own life, the Lord told me to prepare myself for ministry when I was young. So I went through Bible college, earned my degree, and looked forward to it. Yet before that, I had to endure a long messy divorce which brought out the worst in everyone involved. Wrecked and humbled, I was convinced that His ministry plan for me had ended. I felt that ship had sailed on without me, so I concentrated on working in my computer business.
  
  Years later, when He felt that I was finally broken and ready to use, He ended the computer business and pushed me straight into the ministry. So now, I am here writing this devotional and using the skills I learned during that time of preparation to build an online church for Him.
  
  People fall, they repent, and God restores them. If you have made mistakes in your life, know that you are in good company. Repent, and don't worry about the disapproval of those around you. Even though David and Bathsheba are in the lineage of Jesus, they would probably not be welcome in many local churches. I am not saying that we should view sin lightly, but that God is more forgiving than His people.
  
  Likewise, be kind to those around you who have fallen. So often, we will hang on to what people have done forever, long after the Lord has forgiven them. Even though what they have done may have been as serious as David's sin, or even worse, you don't want bitterness to live in you. Let them go.
  
  Face it, life is messy. People are not perfect, and sometimes they are seriously flawed. Still, if they truly repent, God will restore them. If you have stumbled, repent and get back up. This isn't the end. Though the righteous fall seven times, they get up. God will restore the fallen when they cry out to Him.
  
  Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank You for Your grace and mercy. Unless You had sent Your Son Jesus, none of us would be saved. None of us can earn Your salvation. Please forgive me of my sins. I forgive others and let them go. Wash me and cleanse me from all bitterness. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
  
  Note: For those participating in the Creation Photography weekly themes, here is this week's challenge from group leader, Dianna Wyles: Ephesians 6:4 "Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord." ~ Of course 'Father Moments' will be our next fun-filled theme and as always, is open wide for creative expression! Show us your father, you as a father, someone you see stepping into a gap for children. Show us your interpretation of Father moments and let's celebrate this inspired theme for 2 weeks because why not!?! I believe Fathers around the world deserve our appreciation for bringing up children in the ways of the Lord! Don't you? Have an amazingly blessed Father's Day and enjoy your week! I'll see you in a couple of weeks ~ God bless! Here is the link: Creation Photographers
  
  
  

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