Date: November 13, 2012 10:32 PM
Topic: +DEV+ A Restless Heart
A Restless Heart
"And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:7)
Scripture Focus: 2 Samuel 11:1-17
It was spring, and King David felt restless. He'd sent his armies off to fight, but he stayed behind. One restive, sleepless night, he went out walking on the roof of the palace. He had a hole in his heart and was prowling for something to fill it.
Why wasn't he out with his armies? Why didn't he get his harp and sing praises to the Lord? Many better choices certainly were available to the king as he watched Bathsheba bathe. Instead, he chose sin. A lustful look sprouted into adultery, which grew into a snare of lies, and eventually blossomed into murder.
Jesus warned us that "out of men's hearts, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, greed" (Mark 7:20). David was guilty of all of these. Fortunately, the story doesn't end there. David repented of his sins and received God's forgiveness.
Today we also have a remedy for sin. Through confession, repentance, and forgiveness, Jesus lovingly cleanses us. Like David, we are restored to be people after God's own heart.
Insight: Stayed upon Jehovah, hearts are fully blest; finding as he promised, perfect peace and rest. (Frances R. Havergal, 1876)
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