1 Samuel 24:1 - 25:44
John 10:22 - 42
Psalm 116:1-19
Proverbs 15:20-21
David had the opportunity to kill Saul in the cave, he was close enough to cut off a corner of his robe, but he did him no harm. His men were encouraging him to take Saul down, reminding him, 1 Samuel 24:4 "This is the day the LORD spoke of when he said to you, 'I will give your enemy into your hands for you to deal with as you wish.'". He had the enemy in his reach; he could have done away with him in that very moment, but instead, he was overcome by his conscience and told his men that the LORD forbade him from harming his master, "for he is the anointed of the LORD." 1 Samuel 24:6.
We can all learn something from David's character. He was being pursued by Saul because of Saul's worry that David would supersede him because of his popularity. Instead of killing him in the cave, David chose wisely, not to harm his master as God commanded him, and, at the same time, safeguard his own men. He did this by following Saul out of the cave with a piece of his garment. This showed Saul and his men how honorable David was for not choosing the easy victory.
Each day, we have many opportunities to honor the Lord with our choices. Sometimes we might be tempted to choose what society says is ok, or to take advantage of a situation even though it could very well lead us down a path of destruction; but luckily for us, as believers of Jesus Christ, we have the beautiful gift of the Holy Spirit to help us discern right from wrong. By reading God's word each day and learning from examples, such as David's, it will help prepare us to make wise decisions in our daily lives.
The bible is full of stories and examples of overcoming challenges. I pray that readers of God's word can achieve the peace beyond understanding that He provides, and confidence in His righteousness, graciousness and compassion. Amen.
Amanda and Anthony
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