When all else fails, who do you turn to for help?
Perceive: After David returns to the royal headquarters following a victorious battle, his evil father-in-law and king once again confronts him. In a strange but divinely orchestrated way, God sent an evil spirit to torment King Saul. Saul was so troubled that he sat in his home with a spear in his hand as though he was ready for war. As part of his normal duties, David was attempting to soothe the king during a troubled period. Saul reaches an internal boiling point and tries to pin him to the wall. This time David departs his presence and goes home to a temporary refuge. Saul sends soldiers to bring David back so he can kill him. Here we are given an early glimpse of the trouble between David and his first wife, Michal. She was an idol worshipper and would rather throw her husband under the bus than defend him to her father. Their marriage would never be the same.
Practice: There are times to face a situation, and then there are times to flee for safety. Only you and God will clearly know the difference. This situation is a time for David to flee the presence of evil. The circumstances are so grave that he goes to his next source of help, the counselor and prophet Samuel. There are times in every man’s life when he needs good input. At this point, David has lost his job and his wife. He is about to become Israel’s most wanted man and public enemy number one.
Pray: O Lord, help me to see You clearly in the daily trials of life. And when I face something that threatens my life or ministry, show me who to turn to for wise counsel.
This devotional challenge comes from The Heart of a Lion - King David of Israel and is available on Amazon.com
Practice: There are times to face a situation, and then there are times to flee for safety. Only you and God will clearly know the difference. This situation is a time for David to flee the presence of evil. The circumstances are so grave that he goes to his next source of help, the counselor and prophet Samuel. There are times in every man’s life when he needs good input. At this point, David has lost his job and his wife. He is about to become Israel’s most wanted man and public enemy number one.
Pray: O Lord, help me to see You clearly in the daily trials of life. And when I face something that threatens my life or ministry, show me who to turn to for wise counsel.
This devotional challenge comes from The Heart of a Lion - King David of Israel and is available on Amazon.com
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