David had messed up in a big way. How did the one who seemed so close and connected to God found himself in such a predicament?
David sent a loyal soldier to the front line of war to cover his own sin. He had betrayed Uriah in more than one way. The first child David conceived with Bathsheba (while she was married to Uriah) did not live. He and Bathsheba tasted deep grief at the loss of the child.
David prayed this prayer:
"Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a loyal spirit within me." -Psalm 51:10
Our God longs to redeem and renew us. God answered David's prayer. There was no "undo," for his sins, but there was forgiveness. The legendary King Solomon would be born of their union. From brokenness and sorrow came a restoration to relationship with God and a new life was welcomed into the world.
Winter has returned to the Midwest. I am reminded that the earth is not done resting. The cluster of warmer days was refreshing, but winter is not over, yet. Spring is on the way, just about the time Easter arrives.
Today, I am grateful for renewal.
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