Morning Meditation

Good Morning and Happy Thursday!
When I saw that they were not acting in line with the truth of the gospel, I said to Cephas in front of them all, “You are a Jew, yet you live like a Gentile and not like a Jew. How is it, then, that you force Gentiles to follow Jewish customs? Galatians 2: 14 (NIV)

Confrontation

Imagine that you are the voice of God to a most beloved and popular king. This king has extended the boundaries of his country beyond that of any leader before him. He has returned pride to his people and his enemies think more than twice before starting any military campaigns against him. He also has a reputation for being a fierce and mighty warrior. Killing is no stranger to this king. But the king has unfortunately done something very morally wrong that needs to be addressed. And God tells you that you are the one to confront him. What a dilemma! Where do you start? Will he listen? He might even kill you.
Confrontation is never easy. The result can be disastrous. And yet, if you truly care for the person, can you turn away and allow an obvious wrong to continue?
King David chose to involve himself with the wife of one of his most faithful military men. (2 Samuel 11:2-4)
You know the dramatic tale. It reads like a chapter from a book on gangster culture…or a soap opera. The woman became pregnant and David conspired a plot to hide his dirty deed. The woman’s husband was killed.
(2 Samuel 11:14-15)
Nathan’s confrontation of David was a work of art. He didn’t go directly for the jugular. He gently appealed to David’s sense of justice by telling him a story. When Nathan saw that David was infuriated by the injustice of the story, he lowered the boom on David.
(2 Samuel 12:1-7)
He allowed David to judge himself. And David could not deny his own judgement. (2 Samuel 12:13)
God gives wisdom in all matters of life and death. Even in the most sensitive issues involving confrontation.
His wisdom is beyond our understanding.
Be encouraged!