Devotion

Theme: Conviction and Confession
Text: 2 Samuel 12:1-14

Memory Verse ~ 2 Samuel 12:7a & 9

7 Then Nathan said to David, “You are the man!
9 Why have you despised the commandment of the Lord, to do evil in His sight? You have killed Uriah the Hittite with the sword; you have taken his wife to be your wife, and have killed him with the sword of the people of Ammon.

In today's devotion, we will be looking at some key points to note in our everyday life activities: how to tackle issues, being content and confession.

As an ambassador for Christ, you should learn how to communicate effectively to bring a sinner to conviction. If Nathan had reported plainly to David what he did, David wouldn't have seen the gravity of his evil. As you witness or evangelize, be mindful what you say and choose the right words to avoid violence. Christ has given the warning clearly, that we ought to be wise as the serpent and calm as the dove (Matthew 10:16). You can't do the Lord's work without applying wisdom. Ask the Holy Spirit to strengthen you in that regard if you're weak ( John 14:16-17 & James 1:5).

In communicating God's displeasure of what David did, Nathan outlined the blessings of God bestowed on David and how He would have added more if David had ask. Beloved in the Lord, God's blessings are unlimited. Whatever you desire ask Him and He'll provide. As you wait on the Lord for a miracle, be content with what He has blessed you with. Being grateful to God takes away anxiety.

Amazingly, David didn't justified his wrong but confessed them (vs13). As a Christian, you need to cultivate the habit of confession once you realized you have sinned. God will forgive you if you confess (1 John 1:8-10). We need to constantly examine ourselves and ask God to purge us from sin, that our lives will reflect Christ to the world (Psalm 51).

Prayer: Spirit of the Living God, give me a nudging each time sin is close to me. And grant me victory our sin in Jesus name. AMEN!