"An Opinion Only"

“An Opinion Only” Once again I feel the need to use God's Word to deliver my heart today. There are several writers who make up the book of Psalms, but I believe King David wrote the 65th chapter. I chose to use the first 8 verses of that chapter to try and explain my own thoughts. Although King David was by God's own Words, His greatest king, he made many mistakes ( by the bible scholars of today's own interpretation.) he was an Old Testament character, and lived by Moses law. Some modern bible teachers calls him a murderer, not just because he killed the evil Giant, but because he stole the wife of a soldier who was away at war. He wanted to marry that beautiful woman so King David ordered that her husband be put on the front firing line so he would be killed then he married Bathsheba. This part of King David's life is so frustrating that an unlearned person like me, and most other bible readers, are left to leave well enough alone. Now to get to my bible scripture. Psalms 65: 1-8 O God, it is right for us to praise you in Zion and keep our promises to you, because you answer prayers. People everywhere will come to you on account of their sins. Our faults defeat us. But you forgive them. Happy are those whom you choose, whom you bring to live in your sanctuary. We shall be satisfied with the good things of your house, the blessings of your sacred Temple. You answer us by giving us victory, and you do wonderful things to save us. People all over the world and across the distant seas trust in you. You set the mountains in place by your strength, showing your mighty power. You calm the roar of the seas and the noise of the waves; You calm the uproar of the peoples. The whole world stands in awe of the great things you have done. Your deeds brings shouts of joy from one end of the earth to the other. What would you do? I sat in a Sunday school class one morning listening to the teacher talk about King David's mistakes. Naturally several men came to his rescue saying the woman was also at fault. I spoke up and said, David was the King. Can we simple wives of a man at war tell the King we will not obey him? What a terrible spot to be in. I do not believe Bathsheba willingly gave in to King David, but out of fear, she obeyed his command. Now for a really mind blogger, Bathsheba became the mother of King David's wisest son on earth, King Solomon. Does this not make you appreciate our Lord, and Savior, Jesus Christ, even more? Friends I feel like we are all bible illiterate so much that the most important thing that matters is Trust in Jesus with all our hearts. Live by the ten commandants, and pray every day for wisdom. Thank you. God Bless Myrtle Jean Sharp