Good Morning “Forgiven and Redeemed.” Today we are in 1 Chronicles 11.
Yesterday we looked at the end of Saul and his household - literally because he turned away from The Word of The Lord.
In contrast, today we see “The man after Gods own heart”, David established as king. The same horde who pursued him under Saul now claim him as their own. “All Israel came together to David at Hebron and said, “We are your own flesh and blood.” 1 Chronicles 11:1 Immediate evidence that God is working - only God turns hearts like that!
Saul lived in such a way to position himself for Gods judgment. David on the other hand lived in such a way to position himself for Gods blessing. And… he was blessed.
“And David became more and more powerful, because the Lord Almighty was with him.”
1 Chronicles 11:9 NIV. Look back at the last verse of chapter 10 to see the incredible contrast.
David was not perfect. We know this. Remember the story of Bathsheba? It hasn’t been long since we studied that. And… as a result God disciplined David and brought destruction to his house and the throne. Everything happened that Nathan The Prophet told David would happen. (2 Samuel 12:7-12) Lets not forget the Grace of God. Upon David’s confession and repentance (Psalm 51) God forgave him. Oh the consequences of his sin remained, but God forgave and restored him. (2 Samuel 12:13)
When we confess and repent - God forgives and restores (1 John 1:9).
So what of Saul. Did he confess? Was he forgiven? Is he in heaven or hell? I’ve been asked this question several times. Some may argue… but let’s look at the text without our own emotional bias. Samuel roused by God when Saul went to the witch says this “The Lord will deliver both Israel and you into the hands of the Philistines, and tomorrow you and your sons will be with me.” 1 Samuel 28:19. “You and your sons (including Jonathan) will be with me.” Surely the prophet of God, sent by God was with The Lord.
“Immediately Saul fell full length on the ground, filled with fear because of Samuel’s words.” 1 Samuel 28:20 NIV. Was this Saul’s moment of repentance? Perhaps. Either way Samuel was clear.
My point? You’re never too far from The Lord to turn back… at least while you’re still living. That’s the part we don’t get to choose. It could happen any moment. Why wait to get straight with The Lord?
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9
Love you all! Dig in!
Yesterday we looked at the end of Saul and his household - literally because he turned away from The Word of The Lord.
In contrast, today we see “The man after Gods own heart”, David established as king. The same horde who pursued him under Saul now claim him as their own. “All Israel came together to David at Hebron and said, “We are your own flesh and blood.” 1 Chronicles 11:1 Immediate evidence that God is working - only God turns hearts like that!
Saul lived in such a way to position himself for Gods judgment. David on the other hand lived in such a way to position himself for Gods blessing. And… he was blessed.
“And David became more and more powerful, because the Lord Almighty was with him.”
1 Chronicles 11:9 NIV. Look back at the last verse of chapter 10 to see the incredible contrast.
David was not perfect. We know this. Remember the story of Bathsheba? It hasn’t been long since we studied that. And… as a result God disciplined David and brought destruction to his house and the throne. Everything happened that Nathan The Prophet told David would happen. (2 Samuel 12:7-12) Lets not forget the Grace of God. Upon David’s confession and repentance (Psalm 51) God forgave him. Oh the consequences of his sin remained, but God forgave and restored him. (2 Samuel 12:13)
When we confess and repent - God forgives and restores (1 John 1:9).
So what of Saul. Did he confess? Was he forgiven? Is he in heaven or hell? I’ve been asked this question several times. Some may argue… but let’s look at the text without our own emotional bias. Samuel roused by God when Saul went to the witch says this “The Lord will deliver both Israel and you into the hands of the Philistines, and tomorrow you and your sons will be with me.” 1 Samuel 28:19. “You and your sons (including Jonathan) will be with me.” Surely the prophet of God, sent by God was with The Lord.
“Immediately Saul fell full length on the ground, filled with fear because of Samuel’s words.” 1 Samuel 28:20 NIV. Was this Saul’s moment of repentance? Perhaps. Either way Samuel was clear.
My point? You’re never too far from The Lord to turn back… at least while you’re still living. That’s the part we don’t get to choose. It could happen any moment. Why wait to get straight with The Lord?
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9
Love you all! Dig in!
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