Some people give and forgive, others get and forget. - R. Murray
God spared David's life from Saul and gave him the kingdom of Israel and Judah, but as soon as David laid eyes on Bathsheba he forgot all about God. Hmm!
Here's a quick quiz. Look at your surroundings - are you greatful or grateful? The God we serve has said repeatedly He is willing to give us all good things "no good thing will He withhold from His children.' It's ironic that we, being made in the image of God; wherein we possess His character traits, seem to have more a desire to get than to give. God is not against the 'abundant' life, but the abundance He speaks of is in joyful relationships, not things. Relationship with Him and with those He places in our lives - those we would be willing to share our lives with. It's virtually impossible to love someone and not be willing to forgive them a trespass. The good thing is that in spite of what David did, God still forgave him. Our challenge today is to be more like our Heavenly Father.
Until Monday.....
Pastor Botts
"Remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: 'it is more blessed to give than to receive.'" - Acts 20:35
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