Scripture: 2 Samuel 12: 1-3
So the Lord sent Nathan the prophet to tell David this story: “There were two men in a certain town. One was rich, and one was poor. 2 The rich man owned a great many sheep and cattle. 3 The poor man owned nothing but one little lamb he had bought. He raised that little lamb, and it grew up with his children. It ate from the man’s own plate and drank from his cup. He cuddled it in his arms like a baby daughter.
Scripture Commentary:
On the surface this story is about two men, one rich and one poor; however, the real story is about a king who had everything. And out of sin and lust of the flesh, he took another man’s wife and had that man killed to cover his sin.
When you bring this story into today, there are people who have more than they need but their thirst for more is never quenched. They don’t care who they hurt or destroy. Do you know anyone who fits this description?
When Nathan tells David this story, could he also be referring to us? Nathan was required to confront sin as a prophet. We don’t have Nathan with us today but we do have God’s Holy Spirit.
What does God’s Holy Spirit tell you when you are wrong? Do you listen or do you ignore it? David repented and God forgave.
Have you repented your sins?
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