2 Samuel 12:13-14 Then David confessed to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” Nathan replied, “Yes, but the Lord has forgiven you, and you won’t die for this sin. Nevertheless, because you have shown utter contempt for the Lord by doing this, your child will die.”
David was my chosen one. He enjoyed my favor. Yet, he sinned. Grievously. He took a good man’s wife, then had that man murdered when he could not manipulate him into betraying his own integrity. Murder. Stealing another’s wife. Grievous sins. Yet, I forgave him. Do not forget that I know who you, my children, are. I know what you are capable of and am always aware of what will trip you up and cause you to sin. Yet, I love you and forgive. But, that does not mean that there are not consequences that arise from your bad choices. There are losses and pain and humiliation and devastation as the result of bad choices and sin. Even in that, though, I love you and will walk you through it all. It does not change my love for you, my willingness to help you and your eternal life with me. It does, however, affect your life on earth. There will be many who suffer in the future because of the choices they are making today. Choices to not trust me but to put their trust in man. I will help them, but complete healing may not happen. You will be surrounded by devastation. Be ready. Lean on me. Keep your eyes on me, even while you are ministering to those who are broken by choosing the evil over me. (2021).
Amanuensis 