A few things stood out for me
in these passages.
The first 2 passages tell us
about David taking a census of his army. Since the land was at peace at
this time there was no reason for David to take a census. He was even
discouraged to do this as well. David sinned by following through with
this census. In my Application Bible it said “David’s sin was pride and
ambition in counting the people so that he could glory in the size of his
nation and army, its power and defenses. By doing this, he put his faith
in the size of his army rather than in God’s ability to protect them regardless
of their number.” This can also relate to us today if we put our faith in
our possessions or money as well. We need to remember to rely on God.
David realizes his guilt and
pleads for forgiveness from God. There are always consequences for our
actions and this is no different for David. He is given 3 choices for
punishment and he chooses the plaque punishment which results in 70,000 people
dying for David’s decision. This shows me how our actions can affect
others around us and I need to think carefully when making decisions.
The other thing that stood
out to me was when David was told by God that his son Solomon would build the
temple. Even though David must have been disappointed he accepted this
and he made preparations for Solomon to be able to build this temple with all
the materials being gathered for him. In my Life Application Bible this
part of the passage can relate to current day as well for us. It said “We
should take steps now to prepare the way for our children to find and fulfill
God’s purpose. Sooner or later our children will have to make their own
decisions, but we can help by supplying them with the proper tools: showing
them how to pray and study God’s Word, the difference between right and wrong,
and the importance of church involvement.”
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1 Chronicles 21:17
David said to God, “Was it not I who ordered the fighting men to be counted? I, the shepherd,[c] have sinned and done wrong. These are but sheep. What have they done? Lord my God, let your hand fall on me and my family, but do not let this plague remain on your people.”
Even though it was David who sinned, he took responsibility and wanted to pay for it instead of his people who hadn't sinned but were paying for David's sin with their lives.
Do I take responsibility for my mistakes and sins? David shows the right attitude and way to think.
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