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 the 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 for 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: Happy Sunday :)! All are invited to join us this morning for our RHM Live Online church service. This is a special time of worship, prayer, fellowship and an inspiring message. All are welcome! Here is the link to join:
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Yes LORD, I agree and claim Bro Todd's prayer and thank You for forgiveness and washing me whiter than snow. I forgive all who has hurt me, stole from me. In Jesus Name I ask and pray, Amen
Father forgive me for all of the resentment of silence I have given to people who have hurt me.
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Thank You Father For Forgiving Me For All Of My Sins And Helping Me To Forgive And Let Go Of My Bitterness I Have Inside Me For Others That Did Me Wrong.Good Morning Everyone Have A Blessed Sunday Amen
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AMEN, Pastor Dion!!! How can we expect our Lord and God to forgive us our sins, if we are not able to forgive others, hang on to the past and dwell on it! It isn't easy to forgive and then especially to forget, but when we do, a heavy load will fall from of our shoulders, and we'll feel so much better than before!!! Even in the Lord's Prayer that JESUS taught his disciples, Matthew chapter 6, ". . . and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us . . ." HE, the Lord God himself expects us to forgive and move on! Which also means to forget and not harbor ill feelings toward someone that has transgressed in the past, or even listen to "hear-say", or gossip, for we all have sinned including myself, still dealing with some sins that so easly befall me, like my quick tongue for instance, etc.,, it is a daily battle, that even the great Apostle Paul fought, when he wrote ". . the things that I should do I do not, but the things that I shouldn't do . . . " So, I'm like looking in the mirror seeing a sinner saved by grace and thinking of how much my Lord & God took upon himself, suffered and died for me, for plain old me, and where I would be if it wasn't for Him! Thank you my Lord and God!!! (h5)
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Forgive my sins dear God. Amen
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In Lord Yeshua's name I pray this, Amen.