What I find interesting is what happened next. King Saul doesn't appear to repent but instead continue further in the path of pride and eventually takes his own life and David takes his place as king.
When David is confronted with what he has done, David immediately responds to the realization by saying "I have sinned against the Lord." You can read in the Psalms of David's cries to God and his faith in his love.
"Hide your face from my sins and blot our all my iniquity. Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me." Psalms 51:9-10
"I trust in God's unfailing love for ever and ever." Psalms 52:8b
Both David and Saul sinned against God. But one king fell to ruin while the other forgiven was blessed with a part in the lineage of the Messiah.
What can we learn from this? Probably many things, but one thing that's worth considering is the state of the heart. Are we proud and always right? Do we refuse to accept God's words if the differ from what we want? Or are we open to God's leading and humble before Him? When we make mistakes do we admit it and ask forgiveness? Do we know God's character so that we can say like David, I trust in His unfailing love?
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