Day 24

Payday Someday... I believe that was the title of an R. G. Lee sermon
back in the day, but based on Naboth's vineyard (Early 1900's).

It's the title of that sermon I think about as I read the Scriptures
today. We see the compassion of David and true heart toward God
throughout our readings in Samuel. However, this does not excuse the
sin and wickedness of those men who were an offense to God and the
king. Just consider how some of them are repayed at David's death.

He is on his deathbed and he tells his son and successor, Solomon, not
to forget those who did evil in his days. Then we read about Solomon
cleaning house.

He puts an end to Adonijah's wickedness, who had sought to take the
kingdom from David and even Abishag to wife. He slew Joab, David's
close captain and friend, for his wickedness in following after
Adonijah's rebellion and for the blood of war that was spilled in
peace time. He banished Abiather, the priest and counselor to king
David, for his wickedness of rebellion. And ultimately, Shimei, the
man who griefed David when fleeing from Absalom, was slain for his
wickedness. Truly, there is a payday for wickedness.

So just because you think you can get away with wickedness in this
life, do not be fooled. If you see those around you enjoying a life of
wickedness, be sure that it will be short lived. God lets nothing pass
by without its due wages. And finally, rest in Christ. He is our only
hope in this wicked world and escape from sin in a time of temptation.

With Love,

Jay