“Howbeit, because by this deed thou hast given great occasion to the enemies of the Lord to blaspheme, the child also that is born unto thee shall surely die” (2 Samuel 12:14).
In our little fantasy world we want stories with happy endings and sin to be forgiven with no consequences. There was an illustration I read about breaking someone’s window. Even if we receive forgiveness for breaking it, the glass still has to be swept up and the window repaired.
The sin of David and Bathsheba had a ripple effect that couldn’t be ignored. What they had done caused the enemies of God to blaspheme Him. There would have to be consequences faced for their actions.
If we could see the far-reaching effect even a moment of sinful pleasure can bring, maybe we would think twice before yielding to temptation. Next week we will learn the painful consequence David and Bathsheba had to face together. David would face others later on but what happens next in our story will especially affect the lives of David and Bathsheba. This is, most likely, a turning point in Bathsheba’s life.
Sue Winchester
Missouri
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