2 Samuel 23:39 "Uriah the Hittite."
David is nearing the end of his life and reign as king. In chapter twenty-three, the writer lists David's mightiest warriors. First he lists the three best warriors who were closest to David and most trusted by him. Then the writer lists another group of thirty warriors. At the very end of this list in verse 39 is Uriah the Hitttite. Uriah the husband of Bathsheba whom David had murdered. He is listed as one of David's best, and most trusted warriors! David had this dude killed and yet he counts him as one of his top 33?! David had a bad memory or a moment of insanity. How can you sleep with another man's wife, then have him killed, and then at the end of your life count him as one of your friends?
What can I learn from this? How can I apply this? Don't stab people in the back I guess. Don't be fake, or false. Have true and honest motives. Remember that character and integrity matter most. That's what I'll try to learn from David's messed up life.
Dear Jesus, help me be above reproach in all things. Amen.
