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Bible Blog June 5^th

2 Samuel 23:24-24:25

Acts 3:1-26

Psalm 123:1-4

Proverbs 16:21-23

As we read through 2 Samuel 23:24-24:25, we see David recognize he has sinned and then asks the Lord to take away the guilt.

We also see God's forgiveness of David sins, which makes us think has there ever been anyone in your life that you have sinned against?  Will you go to God for forgiveness for that sin today?  And will you apologize and reconcile with the mighty that person in your life that you need to apologize to or reconcile with? Today we see forgiveness and mercy tie in together in Psalm. God does not cause people to sin, but he does allow sinners to reveal the sinfulness of their hearts by their actions. David's sin was pride and ambition, he put his faith in the size of his army rather than in Gods ability to protect them regardless of their number. We sin in a similar way when we place our security in money, positions or the might of our nation. We can fall into the trap of doing thing our own way and not Gods.

In Acts 3:1-26 we see that Peter and John heal in the name of Jesus Christ by the authority of Jesus Christ. The apostles were doing healing through the Holy Spirits power not their own. I pray we have courage like Peter to see opportunities as we see in Acts and use them to speak up for Christ. Jesus received the glory not the apostles for the healing of the crippled man. By Peter using Jesus name, Peter showed who gave him the authority and power to heal. The apostles said what God cold do through them and not what they could do. When we live by Gods word, he washes away the deadly effects of sin and then hope of eternal life gives us Joy. We can be enlightened by Gods wisdom or pulled down by the weight of our own foolishness. Let us acknowledge the Lord, let us acknowledge Jesus in everything we do or the opportunities that arise and when opportunities arise let us humble ourselves and give all the glory to God,

Amen