Scripture:

2 Samuel 11:1

  It happened in the spring of the year, at the time when kings go out to battle, that David sent Joab and his servants with him, and all Israel; and they destroyed the people of Ammon and besieged Rabbah. But David remained at Jerusalem.

"It is the Little Things"

2 Samuel 11, we know this portion as a terrible time for King David, a decision that would impact his life severely, but there is a great lesson to be learned.   Our failures, our falling away, our distance from the Lord don't happen all at once; it is the little things that we need to guard for David. 

He should have #1 been where he was supposed to be, "Out to War", when he saw Bathsheeba. He couldn't sleep because he was supposed to be at war with his men when he inquired of her. His servant said she was the wife of Uriah. He had an opportunity to move on, it was the little things, and this verse exposes that, that it is our desires that drag us away, the little decisions, the missed plots of the enemy, the enemy will drag you away with your desires. Still, he will do it subtly, so that by the time you realize it, you're already in trouble.

Beware of the little things, the bible says, "Be Alert," that the devil is looking for ways to devour you.  Guard your heart, guard your time, be where you are supposed to be, be aware of the time, don't allow your desires to rule your life, don't let your emotions dictate your decisions.  Be alert! 

Father, help us guard our lives, help us not be unaware of the enemy's schemes, reveal them to us, help us avoid them, steer clear of them, if we are not where we are meant to be, move us to where we are supposed to be, guide us, direct us, keep our hearts near you, in Jesus' name, Amen!