S) " 2 Now when evening came David arose from his bed and walked around on the roof of the king’s house, and from the roof he saw a woman bathing; and the woman was very beautiful in appearance."
2 Samuel 11:2 (NASB)
O) The first verse shows how David stayed behind while his generals did the fighting (and he took the credit; see yesterday's post). That lays the groundwork for this famous sexual transgression. His laziness and greed, led to him creating opportunity. Not only did he keep himself from battle, he also got up at bedtime (ask my kids and they'll tell you, that's never a good start). then, he let himself go outside, to the rooftop. I promise, this was not random. I'm sure that Davis knew what he could see from his rooftop.
A) This is the way sin (sexual ones, at least) draws us in. It's not direct, it spirals around the eventual sin, like a whirlpool, pulling us down. If a naked lady popped up out of nowhere on my computer, I'd close it down immediately. However, if seeds are planted, and I don't kill them, I have pretty much followed this same pattern. There are always several, sort of, checkpoint moments along this way, too. David should have gone to war. He should have stayed in bed. He should have stayed indoors. He should have kept his eyes on his own house. Along my tempted way, I also need to escape; I need to get out of the whirlpool.
P) Father, forgive my failures, when I do not escape. Give me strength to follow Your Spirit's lead, an get out of temptation's ways. Help me set myself up for success. Make me more aware of my own weaknesses, so I can prepare for the worst of temptations. Thank You for the promises of Your help when I'm tempted, and the promises of Your forgiveness. In Jesus's name I pray. Amen.
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