After journeying with David through the complex ups and downs of his story, we come to his last recorded words: a declaration of God’s covenant-keeping nature and recognition of his own failures. While this book doesn’t conclude the way we would hope, this repentance of sin so late in David’s life once again highlights God’s faithfulness.
Before you begin
Ask the Lord to give you a fresh sense of wonder as you read His Word. Pray for understanding and for an open, humble, obedient heart to receive what He wants to say to you.
Read
Review
Write a sentence or two about what you've just read. This could be a summary of the passage or an observation or highlight that stood out to you.
Reflect
How does the truth that God’s grace is greater than your sin give you hope for your failures or past mistakes?
"David understood that God wasn’t looking for religious acts or devout behavior. The only offering God really wanted was a humble, contrite heart." —Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth1
Respond
Write a short prayer, based on today’s reading. This could include praise, gratitude, personal confession, agreement with the truth, or a request for yourself or someone else.
1Brokenness, p. 45
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Takeaway Thought
What key verse or insight will you take with you into your day?