Psalms 51:1 Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. 2 Wash me thoroughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. 3 For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me.
David did not originally have any deliberate plans to sleep with Bathsheba. He had not spent days, and nights drooling over the prospect of a rendezvous. But, on the spur of the moment, when the right set of circumstances converged, he was overcome. The same is true of Peter, for although he carried a loaded gun, he had no premeditated, or deliberate intention of shooting the high priest’s servant in the ear. But when the devil converged the right set of circumstances, Peter, like David also fell.
Again, the same can be said of Jacob, when he went in to deceive his father, Isaac. He had not planned to tell such brazen lies on God, but when in the heat of moment, Isaac pressed him about finding the meat so soon, he got tripped up by a question he was not expecting, and as is too often the case, God was the only way out, to him.
[Patriarchs & Prophets pp 717] Man is contending with foes who are stronger than he. “We wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against wicked spirits in high places.” Ephesians 6:12. It is impossible for us in our own strength to maintain the conflict; and whatever diverts the mind from God, whatever leads to self-exaltation or to self-dependence, is surely preparing the way for our overthrow.
Psalms 51:10 Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. 11 Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me. 12 Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit. 13 Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; and sinners shall be converted unto thee.
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!