Psalms 51-53

This is such a good Psalm, but it is a shame that destructive sin put him to this. David not only had inappropriate relations with Bathsheba, but he had her husband {Uriah} killed on the line of battle as well. All this in order to cover up his sin of sleeping with her. It wasn`t hidden from God and God sent the Prophet Natan to rebuke him. As a result, the child died, and Natan told David that God would raise evil from David`s house. He did repent and fast, hoping that God would allow the baby to die. But God allowed it anyways. God did show mercy however perhaps more for Bathsheba than David, for He allowed them to have another child called Solomon which we know latter became king. But that was God`s mercy. However, God said that evil would arise from David`s house which it did. First with Ammon defiling his half sister{Tamar} who was the sister of Absalom. So, Absalom kills Ammon and flees away until he is allowed to return. Then latter he tries to take away the heart of the people from his own father{David}. These are only the start of things. This all started because David was idle and not in battle. Instead, he looked on Bathsheba and wanted her. Thank God we can come before Him in repentance as believers and He will forgive us, but there are often consequences for our sins. Even though he calls out to God that he only sinned, against God, he still sinned against others. But in his life, and in ours, we can still get right with God even after all our sins. He can and will give us a fresh start in our walk with Him when we come before Him with a broken and contrite heart. This is why it is so important to keep short accounts with people and get things right as soon as possible. Better to not sin but instead keep walking with Him. He knows that we need all the help that we need. Thank God for His everlasting love and mercy toward us. God bless you all.