DERELECTION OF DUTY
At the turn of the year, when kings go out on campaign… David sent out his officers and the army of Israel…. David however remained in Jerusalem… saw a woman bathing, had relations with her. – 2 Samuel 11:1-4
David’s first sin was not adultery with Bathsheba and then murdering her husband, Uriah. It was his failure to do what was expected of him as king at that time of the year — to go out to war with his men. Instead, he chose to “take a vacation.”
When I heard this interpretation, it made me ponder. The faithful performance of one’s duty at the proper time is important whether one is a king or a commoner. When I am lazy as a government official, coming in late and forgetting my deadlines, my job suffers. I turn in substandard work. Indeed, laziness becomes the workshop of the devil.
I have resolved to do what God expects of me in all the different roles I play. As a princess and daughter of the King. A single mother of five. A daughter of an earthly father. A sister, relative and friend. A contemplative missionary and truly rich ambassador for Christ and country who prays to be a servant to her S.O.U.L. (Spirit; Others, especially OFWs and their families; Unbelievers, unwanteds and unlovables; and Loved ones).
REFLECTION:
Non-performance of duties at the right time can lead to serious, even sinful and deathly consequences.
Dear Lord, help me to do my God-appointed duties on time.
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