28/02/2020
Today at service we shall reflect on what made David to be described as "a man after God's heart" as in 1 Samuel 13:13-14 & Acts 13:22. This is despite and inspite of David commitiing adultery, killing the woman's husband, his son ra**ng his sister, a son killing a brother, a son called Absolum rebelling and being killed in the ensuing battle and may be other challenges. Definitely, David had "ups and downs of life", like we ALL, except none, have. Never be deceived that some people have it ALL going together WELL!! Hakiri mwana murungi talema na bindi. About 10 aspects made David to be described by God as being after God's heart - being compliant with God's intent, will, etc.David was: humble, trusting, respectful, reverent, loving, devoted, faithful, obedient, recognized God as God BUT more importantly REPENTANT. Read Psalm 51 that he wrote after being confronted wisely by Nathan - a prophet of God in 2 Samuel 12. David in Ps 51:4 says:"Against you(God), you only, have I sinned....". Any sin we commit is against God!! Everyday we kill others when we call them "fools" - as per Matthew 5:21-22. So look out for the "Bathshebas" - I at times call them "bathing shebas" - things that attract, please avoid them! They lead one on a "roll coaster". Identify those in your lives and be repentant like David. God bless our Sunday and always.