2 Samuel 11:27 (NLT) … But the LORD was displeased with what David had done.

It is easy to get caught up in all the platitudes and accomplishments of David’s life.  We would all like to do half of what he did during his lifetime.  His writings of the Psalms have impacted multitudes of people over the centuries.  But there is this one mark of sin that has forever tarnished the journals of his life.  It is his adulterous sin with Bathsheba and his corresponding sin of murder with her husband Uriah.  The scriptures are clear that God is not pleased with David’s choices by saying that the LORD was displeased with what David had done.  It is sad that David’s repentance didn’t come until he was confronted by the prophet Nathan in regards to his sin.  Psalm 51 records David’s plea for repentance by recording in v.4 … Against you, and you alone, have I sinned; I have done what is evil in your sight. In v.10 David prays for God’s cleansing upon his life.  We know God forgave him (Praise God for that) but this will forever be a mark upon David’s life.  I know that I’ve failed often and I know immediately when I’ve displeased the Lord.  It weighs heavy on my heart.  When sin happens in my life (and it will) I need to immediately deal with it and repent so that I can be in right relationship with my heavenly Father.  Thank God for His mercy and grace in my life.