Even great people make mistakes...sometimes, big ones. For David, one of those major mess-ups was an affair with a married woman named Bathsheba. It was an affair he tried to cover up by basically ordering Bathsheba's husband killed. God saw the whole thing (of course!) and spoke through a prophet (Nathan) who confronted David. Psalm 51 is the result of that confrontation--David expresses his sorrow and asks God for forgiveness. This part of David's prayer really stood out to me:
Going through the motions doesn't please you,
a flawless performance is nothing to you.
I learned God-worship
when my pride was shattered.
Heart-shattered lives ready for love
don't for a moment escape God's notice.
God always sees and knows our hearts. When we let go of the facades of pride, we are truly ready to worship--and to be changed by the power of His love.
Tomorrow: Psalm 58-65
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