A heart like David

When I left Singapore for Brisbane, I appreciated that there are so much space. Easily I could see the sky. The richer ones could also pay a plane to conjure words in the sky (That was how proposals and companies did their advertisements!). If you ask me now 'What do I miss most?', I'd probably say 'The skies.'

A decade on, I have learn to enjoy the skies in Singapore. I believe a Christian life is like trying to peer through the obstacles of trees and buildings, just to get a glimpse of the blue skies. If all is easy and smooth, then where is the growth? If all is so-wonderful, would I mature in my spiritual walk?


Just a few days ago in preparing for caregroup discussion, I was reminded the soft and broken heart of King David in 2 Samuel 12. Prophet Nathan, summoned by God, went to David and rebuked him for committing adultery. When Nathan gave an illustration, David was quick to point out who was in the wrong and in fact, he "burned with anger" and insisted that the man must die!

Then, when Nathan told David in the face that HE was like that man, David immediately repented (Psalms 51). It was such a sorrowful Psalms. It was so heartfelt, so broken. His immediate reaction when he was corrected was not "NO, can't be me! How can it be?". It was filled with repentance and he begged for God's mercy.

I began to see why was David placed in high esteem in the hall of fame in Hebrews, along with many many others. They are not perfect beings. They have their flaws and weaknesses. Yet, in the midst of all their pitfalls, they have a heart that is attuned to God. I believe, God honors that.

I want to learn to have a heart like David's. A heart that longs for God, a heart that only want to please God. As I peer through the many obstacles, I know that what lies beyond are the promises God has installed for me.