2 Samuel 11:27 - Displeasing the Lord

After the time of mourning was over, David had her brought to his house, and she became his wife and bore him a son. But the thing David had done displeased the Lord.

The story of David and Bathsheba is an important one for us to hear. David seems almost perfect, always pleasing the Lord, but here he sins as we all do. In the first verse of the story, it seems as though David is not where he ought to be. From there it gets worse. He commits adultery and eventually has her husband killed. The phrase, "But the thing David had done displeased the Lord," really caught my attention. If I put my name in for David's, it is heartbreaking to me. I think of all of my sins and how I have displeased the Lord. If we are Christians, we are forgiven, but maybe this thought will help us to avoid future sin.

Lord, thank you for the example of your servant David. Please help us to not displease you. Amen.

Matthew 6:3 - Seek first

But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

This morning I am choosing a new book to begin reading and studying. It is always a difficult choice, but recently someone suggested reading 2nd Samuel, which is about King David, his rise to power and his mistakes. So unless I get a strong feeling from the Lord pointing me in a different direction, that is where I will start tomorrow.

Lord, thank you for waking me up this morning early enough to study your word. Please help me to continue to seek you first. Amen.