Reviewing the unfit king

Tonight was just a little review of Saul and David in OTS. We went over so much it's hard to pinpoint a thought here. lol We did read Psalm 51 however about David's acknowledgment to God of his sin and cry for forgiveness and restoration. He seemed to have an unusual discernment of the true heart that God wants, one of simple obedience rather than countless sacrifices for continual sin. But when we approach Him with a willing and genuine heart, then all of our sacrifices become good in His sight. It's not unlike a father-son relationship: a father who's son listens to his words and guidance will be blessed with his son, but if his son is rebellious, his father will become grieved in his heart. Does he still love his son? Of course he does! And a true father will love him and continue to guide his son even when his son is rebellious. It's like I heard at Sunday's sermon: you keep fanning the 'smoke of the flax' even though it irritates your eyes in the midst of the storms, until finally the air starts to clear and your children see the error of their ways. But through it you endure and guide and teach and continue being that good example to them. I think that's what God does for us...He patiently endures ours errors all the while loving us and guiding us still, until our eyes are finally open so we can clearly see.=)