The Time When Kings Go Forth to Battle

And it came to pass, after the year was expired, at the time when kings go forth to battle, that David sent Joab, and his servants with him, and all Israel; and they destroyed the children of Ammon, and besieged Rabbah. But David tarried still at Jerusalem. 2 Samuel 11:1 

In 2 Samuel we see David at home in a time when he should have been at battle.  It is because of this that David sees Bath-sheeba later on and enters into sin.  He was at the wrong place at the wrong time, but not by chance.  He was not walking in the way that God had laid out.  Not an openly overt sin, but operating outside the plan.

Think about our own life.  How many times have you been doing something similar?  Goofing off on the internet, people watching, listening to jokes, or something seemingly innocent and then, the attack comes.  Satan brings a thought to mind, an inappropriate image flashes on the screen, or a comment is made.  We're suddenly under attack.  David's situation was much the same.  He was on the roof enjoying the air.  He hadn't planned to go out and see someone taking a bath.  However, Satan set him up.  Still, the setup was made easier because of David not being in battle.

So, are you like me?  Sometimes wandering around when we should be at battle.  Wandering and in danger of being open to a sudden attack?  Pray with me that we stay ready.  Let us keep our eyes on the battle.