READ 1 SAMUEL 24:1-22
When we are working to make changes in our life and relationships, we may not always be certain of what to do. When we face confusing situations, we need to rely on God’s wisdom to help us make our decisions.
King Saul’s jealousy and abuse made young David’s life miserable. Saul knew that God had chosen David to be king instead of him. Although David was a loyal subject, Saul tried to kill him. Once, when David was hiding in a cave, King Saul came in without knowing David was there. “ ‘Now’s your opportunity!’ David’s men whispered to him. ‘Today the LORD is telling you, “I will certainly put your enemy into your power, to do with as you wish.”’ So David crept forward and cut off a piece of the hem of Saul’s robe. But then David’s conscience began bothering him because he had cut Saul’s robe. ‘The LORD knows I shouldn’t have done that to my lord the king,’ he said to his men. ‘The LORD forbid that I should do this to my lord the king and attack the LORD’s anointed one, for the LORD himself has chosen him.’ So David restrained his men and did not let them kill Saul” (1 Samuel 24:4-7).
David knew what God expected of him in this situation, and he chose to obey God. In trying to obey God, it is important to know what his will is in a given situation. When we aren’t sure what to do, we can see if the Bible gives us any guidance on a similar situation. Then we will have a clear view of what it means to be truly obedient to God.”
Excerpt From: Tyndale House Publishers. “The Life Recovery Bible NLT.
When we are working to make changes in our life and relationships, we may not always be certain of what to do. When we face confusing situations, we need to rely on God’s wisdom to help us make our decisions.
King Saul’s jealousy and abuse made young David’s life miserable. Saul knew that God had chosen David to be king instead of him. Although David was a loyal subject, Saul tried to kill him. Once, when David was hiding in a cave, King Saul came in without knowing David was there. “ ‘Now’s your opportunity!’ David’s men whispered to him. ‘Today the LORD is telling you, “I will certainly put your enemy into your power, to do with as you wish.”’ So David crept forward and cut off a piece of the hem of Saul’s robe. But then David’s conscience began bothering him because he had cut Saul’s robe. ‘The LORD knows I shouldn’t have done that to my lord the king,’ he said to his men. ‘The LORD forbid that I should do this to my lord the king and attack the LORD’s anointed one, for the LORD himself has chosen him.’ So David restrained his men and did not let them kill Saul” (1 Samuel 24:4-7).
David knew what God expected of him in this situation, and he chose to obey God. In trying to obey God, it is important to know what his will is in a given situation. When we aren’t sure what to do, we can see if the Bible gives us any guidance on a similar situation. Then we will have a clear view of what it means to be truly obedient to God.”
Excerpt From: Tyndale House Publishers. “The Life Recovery Bible NLT.
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