Scripture
“You are that man!”
Observation
Even the most godly of people can become deceived about where they are standing with God.
David thought he had got away with his sin, but the Lord knew. The prophet Nathan came along with a story about a rich man stealing a poor man's sheep. David burned with fury at the injustice and said the man must pay.
Nathan said “You are that man!”
David came to the realisation that he had sinned and offended God.
Application
Even though David maintains his position as king, and even though he is forgiven by the Lord, the consequences of his sin remain. The son dies and the nation is destined for generations of strife.
David's sin was private but his humiliation is public.
Sin always has its consequences and God's forgiveness does not remove the results of the act.
A repentant burglar still has to do gaol time,
A baby conceived in an adulterous relationship will not easily disappear.
A lie told in a resume might get us into bigger trouble later.
Even though God may forgive such things we still have to live through the results.
Acknowledging my sin and owning up to my responsibility takes me a long way forward to living a life that honours God- even when it's messy.
Prayer
Father, thank you for forgiving my sins. My guilt is taken away even if consequences remain. Help me to glorify you even in the way I deal with past sins and present realities. Amen.
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