When is an open door a godly opportunity?
Perceive: After word gets back to Saul that David is in Keilah, Saul sends his army in what he assumed would be a trapped situation. He may have thought God was putting David into his hands and he could finally remove his enemy. David, on the other hand, continues to demonstrate his trust and dependence upon the Lord his God. Once again, through the high priest, he seeks a word from God. The Lord answers both his prayers, and he then takes immediate action. Although David saves the people of Keilah, they would rather turn him over to King Saul than protect someone who just delivered them from theft, death, and destruction. David and his men continue to dodge the relentless pursuit of evil King Saul.
Practice: Not every new opportunity or opened door is something sent from God. Unfortunately, the human heart can want something so badly that we can assume any opportunity to obtain it is a divine sign. As is evident in the life of King Saul, this is not always true. Also, anything that counters biblical teaching or violates the will of God can never be from our Lord. Anytime you have an open door, be sure to double-check your motives and make sure you are following His desires and not putting your own first. “The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick, who can understand it?” (Jeremiah 17:9).
Pray: Father, help me see my motives as You see them. Protect me from walking into an ungodly opportunity.
This devotional challenge comes from The Heart of a Lion - King David of Israel and is available on Amazon.com
Practice: Not every new opportunity or opened door is something sent from God. Unfortunately, the human heart can want something so badly that we can assume any opportunity to obtain it is a divine sign. As is evident in the life of King Saul, this is not always true. Also, anything that counters biblical teaching or violates the will of God can never be from our Lord. Anytime you have an open door, be sure to double-check your motives and make sure you are following His desires and not putting your own first. “The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick, who can understand it?” (Jeremiah 17:9).
Pray: Father, help me see my motives as You see them. Protect me from walking into an ungodly opportunity.
This devotional challenge comes from The Heart of a Lion - King David of Israel and is available on Amazon.com
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