In this video listen to 1 Chronicles Chapter 19, read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer.

In 1 Chronicles 19 it is about this time, that David stays home from battle in the spring and the affair with Uriah the HIttite causes him huge problems. But the Chronicler never mentions it. What we have here is an example of true forgiveness in the mind of God. It is as if it never happened. Everyone of course knew what David did, but as God is teaching us about the true king of Israel, this isn’t required for that purpose.

In this chapter David sends Joab, who is defeating the Ammonites, and this chapter outlines a great victory. Keep in mind that this victory was right after the Bath-sheba incident. God is still here helping David have a victory. God is not vindictive. He doesn't snub us because of sin, but continues with us in g ...