2 Samuel 11:

In the spring, at the time when kings go off to war...But David remained in Jerusalem.

Enough said. The beginning and ending clauses to verse 1 say everything that needs to be said, about what follows in this chapter. About David not being prepared. About David letting his guard down. About David probably feeling entitled (to sin), because after all - He's the king. And as the phrase goes, "it's good to be the king."

Except for what follows, namely the consequences of sin. Tragic for David; tragic for us. There will always be consequences to our sin, even if we do not see them immediately.

Galatians 6:7

Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap.

Poem:

Solidify

The shield is necessary, the shield belongs

to encase your tender heart made by God

If only you could see in the heat of battle

the damage to be wrought

Simply because you failed to deflect

the demonic onslaught

Your shield may be covered with layers of dust

but it still fits your heart like a glove

Ephesians 6:16

In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one

May you be strong in the heat of battle, the battle for your soul.

~ Miles the Valiant