Life seems to offer us a mixed bag of wins and losses, triumphs and troubles. In one season we seem to be surrounded by success in our jobs, families, and relationships, while other times seem to bring us nothing but setbacks, defeat, opposition, and frustration. How should we approach our lives during the changing seasons of our existence? Perhaps the life of David can provide us some wisdom and direction.

The Book of 2 Samuel is a study in contrasts as we follow the life of David. We see him become king of a united nation that grows in wealth and territory. We also witness him joyfully worshipping God as the ark of the covenant is brought into Jerusalem (2 Sam. 6). We even hear God make a promise to David to "establish the throne of his kingdom forever" (2 Sam. 7:13b).

But we also see David surrender to his lust, commit adultery with the wife of one of his loyal soldiers, lie and scheme, and arrange the murder of an innocent man (2 Sam. 11). With the words "You are the man!" (2 Sam. 12:11:7) still ringing in his ears, David receives the news of God's judgment on his life and confesses his sin. Though forgiven by the Lord, the consequences of his sin are not prevented from impacting his life and the lives of others, especially those of his family. The rest of 2 Samuel recounts the consequences of his sin.

Often (but not always), our troubles are the direct result of our poor choices. We see this reflected in the life of David. Though he was a "man after God's own heart" (1 Sam. 13:14) who became king over the united kingdoms of Israel and Judah, he often struggled to make wise choices. We see this reflected in the Book of 2 Samuel. As you study this portion of God's word, celebrate David's victories, but also take note of what you can learn from his troubles. Pay attention to the far-reaching effects our sinful choices can have on those close to us.

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