Complacency

This last Sunday the message was on complacency. We looked at the glorious relationship that King David had with the Lord and how his complacency led to making some very foolish decisions and ultimately committing adultery and murdering. Pretty bad for somebody that is "a man after God's own heart." It shows us just how pathetic we are without the indwelling of the Holy Spirit to transform our lives.
I believe that David's repentence for his sin after he was confronted is one of the most beautiful examples of what is right in this world. When God comes knocking at our door, a wonderful thing will take place if we choose to open it. The thing we must understand is that we need to open the door even if we don't feel like revealing what is inside us.
There is nothing sadder than seeing a believer choose to ignore the knocks of God. I completely understand that areas of guilt and shame will explode and cause issues, but seriously, why keep the door shut when the creator of the universe is giving us the option to make things right again. I am so torn up inside because I see the unwillingness of people to release that which is evil in their lives and it hurts deeply, because I know for a fact where that road leads.
On the other hand, their are those people who bring incredibly joy to me because they choose to open the door and let the light shine on areas of darkness in their lives. It reminds me of the power of Christ to make all things new.
David cried out after his sin was made known: "Create in me a clean heart; renew a right spirit within me." Let that line be our prayer when we don't have the courage to step from the shadows.