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DAY 19 OF 30

Bathsheba

The story about Bathsheba and King David reminds us that even those explicitly called by God can still fall into sin.

David, a great man, called by the Lord to lead His people, fell into deep sin. When he first laid his eyes on Bathsheba, the scripture tells us he sent someone to find her. It would not have been customary in those days to refuse the King’s request. However, when it is brought to King David’s attention that she is married, this does not stop him from sleeping with her.

But, David came face-to-face with His sin. Bathsheba became pregnant, and when she sent a message to David, he dug a deeper hole. He had Bathsheba's husband placed on the front line of battle and killed. Her pregnancy could have been David's chance to repent and seek reconciliation for the situation he had caused. Instead, he chose his reputation and comfort over repentance and righteousness.

1. Do you ever choose your reputation or your comfort over doing the right thing?

2. Reflect on times when you could have sought reconciliation; instead, you took the easy way out.

Prayer: Ask God to reveal areas in your life where you need to reconcile with someone. Then ask Him for the strength and wisdom to fix what He has revealed to you.

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Women of the Bible

Eve and Mary may be the most well-known in Scripture, but the Bible is chock-full of women with rich character, bold faith, and powerful testimonies. Join us as we briefly study 30 “Women of the Bible” and learn about the ways God used them, sustained them, emboldened them, and provided for them. Women have been a part of God’s plan from the Garden of Eden until the present day. We pray your faith is encouraged and strengthened by spending some time getting to know these women’s accounts.

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