Daily Strength: A 365-Day Devotional for Men March 11 - Confrontation, Confession, and Consequences
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Mar 11, 2026 A dramatic retelling of Nathan confronting David with a parable that exposes hidden sin. Reflections on how easily we see others’ faults but miss our own. A brief, sincere confession directed toward God is highlighted. Discussion of forgiveness that arrives alongside unavoidable consequences for wrongdoing.
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Nathan's Parable That Exposed David
- Nathan used a parable about a rich man stealing a poor man's lamb to confront King David indirectly.
- The story baited David into condemning the crime, prompting Nathan to reveal the parable targeted David: You are the man.
Pray And Fast But Submit To God's Sovereignty
- Seek God earnestly in crisis but recognize limits; David fasted and prayed for his sick child yet acknowledged God's sovereignty.
- David stopped fasting after the child's death, saying he would go to the child but the child would not return.
David Comforts Bathsheba And Solomon Is Born
- After mourning, David comforted Bathsheba and resumed marital relations, leading to the birth of Solomon.
- The child was named Solomon and also called Jedidiah because the Lord loved him and sent a message by Nathan.
