7.24.2024 PBPC Family Bulletin
PBPC Family,
Thus far in the Book of Samuel, we have witnessed the high points of David's life. There is David, minding the sheep then suddenly summoned and anointed as Israel's future King. His life, changed in an instant. There is David, visiting Israel's troops as they cower in fear before Goliath and David trusts God to deliver the victory. In the wilderness, David spares Saul's life and receives a blessing from him. David dances before the ark of God as it enters Jerusalem. God's promise to David that he will always have a descendant on the throne.
But David's life is not all moments of glory; it is equally tragic. On Sunday, we will read of David's sin that spirals out of control. In a single moment, David turns away from obedience to God's ways and takes: he takes Bathsheba against her will, he takes advantage of his power, he takes control of the military to cover his tracks, he takes Uriah's life.
David's manic descent into sin is equally memorable and relatable. Though we may not have sunk to the same depths as David, we know well what it is to lose ourselves in sin's grasp, to frantically try to hide what we've done, to deceive others and ourselves in an attempt to keep our misdeeds from being known.
As we prepare our hearts for worship this Sunday, when was a time you tried to cover your tracks? When your attempts to "fix" things only made it worse? What is a sin you've hidden, and maybe are still hiding, from others? Don't worry - we won't be doing public confessions. Rather, reflecting on our own failures will help us enter into the story and learn from David's mistakes.
Looking forward to worshipping with you all on Sunday!
Grace and Peace,
Pastor Calvin
"Out of Control"
2 Samuel 11:1-15
Calvin Sodestrom
