Back on the Job

II Samuel 12: 26 Now Joab fought against Rabbah of the Ammonites and took the royal city. 27 And Joab sent messengers to David and said, “I have fought against Rabbah; moreover, I have taken the city of waters. 28 Now then gather the rest of the people together and encamp against the city and take it, lest I take the city and it be called by my name.” 29 So David gathered all the people together and went to Rabbah and fought against it and took it. 30 And he took the crown of their king from his head. The weight of it was a talent of gold, and in it was a precious stone, and it was placed on David's head. And he brought out the spoil of the city, a very great amount.

This chapter begins with the first fall out of David's sin with Bathsheba.  He was rebuked by Nathan the prophet and the child of his adultery died. It had all started when David did not lead his troops in battle and ended up sinning during his time of idleness.  This account shows that David is "back in the saddle," and has returned to his responsibilities as king, leading his troops in battle. Also important here is that David took time to help Bathsheba through the guilt and pain of the lost child. He was no longer all wrapped up in his own pleasure. He is back on the job.  Have you failed or fallen? Do you understand that God does not want you to wallow there? He wants you to confess, care about others, and get back to work.