He had the uncommon priviledge to lead the people of God. He rose from obscurity to prominence. While his father never thought he could be king because he was the last born in the family, God chose him above his seniors. His spiritual commitment to God and gifts stood him out.
By the time the incumbent king led some troops to fight against the enemy, he was still a teenager but he overcame all obstacles and turned the tables against the adversary. He killed the giant Goliath by faith in God and confidence in His words.
If you want to mention any king in Israel who had a robust relationship with God, it was king David. He was very close to God. He was a man after God's heart. He was the most powerful king in his territory and greatly feared by his enemies. God truly favored him.
David put his hands in sin and God never spared him. He committed the sin of adultery against Beersheba, Uriah's wife-a member of the king's army. In order to cover his sin, he went into a higher one by setting up the process that led to the murder of Uriah on the battle field. David did all he could to cover up his sins but God would none of such. He exposed him. 'Wherefore has 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. Thus saith the Lord, behold, I will raise up evil agaisnt thee out of thine own house, and I will take they wives before thine eyes, and give them unto thy neighbor and he shall lie with thy wives in the sight of this sun. For thou didst it secretly: but I will do this thing before all Israel and before the sun'.What secret sin are you committing with the powerful influence you have? God will fish you out. Your sin will surely find you out. If you cover your sin and think that nobody knows, be certain that God will expose you.
You may be a Bishop or Pastor in your domain. It is in your best interest to expose yourself to your spiritual leader now before the sword of God dangles on you.
It is wicked for you to continue defiling women in your parish as a result of your power and influence. Turn away from your sins and come back to God. He is waiting for you.
Text: 2 Samuel 11 and 12.
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