The Anointed
2 Samuel 12:7 And Nathan said to David, Thou art the man. Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, I anointed thee king over Israel, and I delivered thee out of the hand of Saul; 12:8 And I gave thee thy master's house, and thy master's wives into thy bosom, and gave thee the house of Israel and of Judah; and if that had been too little, I would moreover have given unto thee such and such things. 12:9 Wherefore hast thou despised the commandment of the LORD, to do evil in his sight? thou hast killed Uriah the Hittite with the sword, and hast taken his wife to be thy wife, and hast slain him with the sword of the children of Ammon.
David, the anointed one, was chosen and blessed by God. Yet, even the anointed can falter. We see David's lapse in judgment, succumbing to the temptation of sin. Nathan's confrontation serves as a reminder that none are exempt from the consequences of their actions.
David took God's blessings for granted. In a moment of lust, he had forgotten that his kingship, anointing, what he had, even his own life, was the result of God's grace and mercy. And yet, David's moment of ingratitude and lust led him to fulfill his lust and kill an innocent man and some of his companions.
The point is that, the anointed must never arrogantly assume that where they are and what they have is by their own power. What they have and who they are does not give them the right to follow after their lust into sin.
When the anointed lose sight of the work of God in their lives, they often take credit for their own accomplishments. In the bondage of their own self glory they often feel they have earned the right to sin.
As believers, we too are anointed by the Spirit of God. This anointing isn't just for personal glory but carries a responsibility to walk in righteousness and obedience to God's word. David's story teaches us that, despite our anointing, we must guard our hearts against the allure of sin.
In our own lives, we may find ourselves facing moments of temptation and weakness. It is during these times that we must remember the words of Nathan: "Why did you despise the word of the Lord by doing what is evil in his eyes?" The anointed are called to uphold the standards set by God, and repentance is the path to restoration.
David's journey doesn't end in condemnation; it continues with repentance and redemption. As we reflect on his story, let us be inspired to turn away from sin, confess our shortcomings, and seek God's forgiveness. The anointed can experience a renewed relationship with the Lord when they humbly acknowledge their need for His grace.
In conclusion, whatever level you must have attained in God, never take His grace for granted else, it becomes disgrace. Your anointing is not a yardstick for sin or pride or being above another. God resist the proud but give grace to the humble.
God bless you.
Prayer key:
1. Lord, thank you for the blessing of your word today in Jesus Christ name.
2. Lord, forgive me for misusing your grace upon my life in Jesus Christ name.
3. Lord, help me to live humbly, righteously, and Holy to you in my quest to serve you in Jesus Christ name.
4. Thank you Lord for answered prayers in Jesus Christ name amen.