When the devil entices believers to sin, it is important to realize that he loves to paint a beautiful, idyllic picture, but not the whole picture — not the anguish, loss, sorrow and heartache. He does this in order to take you right out of the battle. He most certainly did this on the rooftop when King David observed another man’s wife. In that critical moment, David looked at the picture before him and made a wrong choice, subsequently falling into adultery.
David acknowledged God’s great mercy when he said, “I have declared Your faithfulness and Your salvation; I have not concealed Your lovingkindness and Your truth from the great assembly” (Psalm 40:10).
David was grateful to God for such great love because he was deeply conscious of his own failings. “My iniquities have overtaken me, so that I am not able to look up” (40:12). No matter how badly people have sinned, God’s love still reaches them. He sent his Son as a sacrifice for this very purpose.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
God poses powerful questions to his people in the book of Jeremiah that hold true today. Questions like, Why are my people not letting go of their sin? Why are they not blushing? If we believe Jesus is coming, we must stop playing games. Don't hold onto the sin in your life and deceit in your heart. David Wilkerson challenges us to stop living a double standard by confessing our sins and living in redemption.