March 27, 2025 - 2 Samuel 11-13

David was such a great king, a man after God’s own heart (1 Samuel 13:14).  But what a mess!  His sin with Bathsheba, his murder of Uriah, the death of his child, Amnon and Tamar, and Absalom’s murder of Amnon.  And it doesn’t get a lot better.  David’s heart is displayed in his response to Nathan’s condemnation of his adultery with Bathsheba.  I just want to quote his response from Psalm 51.  What a beautiful confession and plea for mercy!  What an example we have in David for going to the Lord with our sins!

Have mercy on me, O God,

      according to your steadfast love;

      according to your abundant mercy

      blot out my transgressions.

 Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity,

      and cleanse me from my sin!

For I know my transgressions,

      and my sin is ever before me.

 Against you, you only, have I sinned

      and done what is evil in your sight . . .

Hide your face from my sins,

      and blot out all my iniquities.

Create in me a clean heart, O God,

      and renew a right spirit within me (Psalm 51:1-10).