A Traveller's Tale

April 27, 2025
Sunday Evening
Speaker:
Bro. Zeke Rivera
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In this message, Bro. Zeke preaches from 2 Samuel 11–12, where David’s sin with Bathsheba and the subsequent confrontation by the prophet Nathan are laid out. The message focuses on Nathan’s parable and the concept of “the traveler,” which Bro. Zeke interprets as a picture of David’s own self-talk — his carnal nature that persuades him to give in to temptation.

Using a breakdown of the parable, Bro. Zeke identifies the rich man as David, the poor man as Uriah, the lamb as Bathsheba, and the traveler as David’s own internal appetite or sinful inclination. He shows how this inner traveler — the voice of self-justification, blame-shifting, or guilt — can grow powerful enough to override even clear moral arguments or spiritual responsibilities. David ignored the truth about who Bathsheba was and what his duty should have been because this internal voice was louder.

Bro. Zeke ties this to real-world spiritual experience, explaining how our own internal “traveler” can drown out reason and truth, even when we know better. He uses examples like Saul’s jealousy of David (1 Samuel 18), Judas’ betrayal motivated by greed, and Peter’s fear and guilt after denying Christ. All of these are driven by unchecked thoughts that become consuming.

However, Bro. Zeke emphasizes that while our moral arguments and spiritual duties can be ignored, there’s one thing that can still break through — the direct voice of God. It wasn’t until Nathan declared, “Thou art the man,” that David was able to see clearly and repent.

The takeaway: We all battle a fleshly nature that speaks loud and often disguises itself as reasonable thought. But when we prioritize God’s Word and position ourselves to hear Him — through preaching, Scripture, and spiritual disciplines — we can overcome the “traveler” within and live in victory.

Tags
Sin
Repentance
Spiritual Warfare
Christian Living
God’s Voice
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