Complacency

It happened in the spring of the year, at the time when kings go out to battle, that David sent Joab and his servants with him, and all Israel; and they destroyed the people of Ammon and besieged Rabbah. But David remained at Jerusalem. - 2 Samuel 11:1

     In my studying I'm now getting into the low part of David's life story. His relationship with Bathsheba and all of the resulting sin is a sad time but eye-opening nonetheless. The first part of the story seems to imply some complacency on David's part. It seems that this was the time of year when kings were expected to fight wars. David knows this and has sent his trusted leaders and all of his army into battle. Why then is David in Jerusalem? In the preceding chapters we see other instances of David sending Joab to fight without him. I have no idea why David is not participating but in my life I see it as complacency. The entire reason for starting this blog, and the inspiration for the title, has to do with keeping forward movement in my spiritual life. When David got comfortable, when he had trusted helpers, when he felt like he had done enough, he stayed away from the battle. In this moment of complacency Satan chose to strike. Can I expect any less in my own life? If the man God claims is a man after His own heart is capable of such a tremendous fall, what lies in store for me when I become complacent? When I decide that I have fought enough and choose to sit out of the battle, will Satan strike? Why wouldn't he? Attacking an unprepared enemy is one of the best options for success. Ephesians 6:11 - Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. I'm not wearing armor if I'm not in the battle...