Hello. I haven't been getting your posts till your most recent (Feb 3) so am starting where it stopped for me, with this one.
This story is one of the highlights in scripture. So cleverly executed by the Spirit tgrough Nathan. Poor Bathsheba. No doubt forced by the powerful king to be his daliance and then has her hero husband murdered by him. Truly low and despicable acts.
Yet when David repented deep into his soul, God forgave him his sin, although he suffered for it greatly from then on.
For me, that forgiveness is mighty and powerful. There is hope for us all in the cross and resurrection.
Powerful framework for understanding accountabillity. The Navy fog bank analogy really clarifies why we need external eyes when self-awareness fails. Ive been in a small group for three years now, and the biggest game-changer wasnt the structured meetings but those parking lot conversations after, where the real stuff comes out. Smaller circles defintely create the safety needed for honest confrontation.
I always loved the way Nathan drew David in with the story. Nice touch using sheep with the former shepherd. David had to have had a favorite sheep in the flocks he watched.
Hello. I haven't been getting your posts till your most recent (Feb 3) so am starting where it stopped for me, with this one.
This story is one of the highlights in scripture. So cleverly executed by the Spirit tgrough Nathan. Poor Bathsheba. No doubt forced by the powerful king to be his daliance and then has her hero husband murdered by him. Truly low and despicable acts.
Yet when David repented deep into his soul, God forgave him his sin, although he suffered for it greatly from then on.
For me, that forgiveness is mighty and powerful. There is hope for us all in the cross and resurrection.
Thanks for your post.
Blessings
Thank you for reading and your comment. It truly is great to see you back sir!
Powerful framework for understanding accountabillity. The Navy fog bank analogy really clarifies why we need external eyes when self-awareness fails. Ive been in a small group for three years now, and the biggest game-changer wasnt the structured meetings but those parking lot conversations after, where the real stuff comes out. Smaller circles defintely create the safety needed for honest confrontation.
I always loved the way Nathan drew David in with the story. Nice touch using sheep with the former shepherd. David had to have had a favorite sheep in the flocks he watched.
Thank you for reading and supporting!
Amen! Thank you for sharing. Yes, those parking lot talks are crucial. I appreciate your feedback!