How would you react if you were in David’s place?
Perceive: David and his men react to the news of Saul and Jonathan’s death by plunging into mourning. Being filled with grief, they were visibly shaken. As part of their grief, they fasted and prayed until sunset. At that point, David questions the messenger who openly admits he is an Amalekite. It was a crime to kill the Lord’s anointed king, so David holds this man accountable and has someone in his army cut him down. His death was by his own doing.
Practice: David believed that God had anointed Saul, and only God could remove him from his royal position as king. If David would have killed Saul, it stands to reason that someone else may try to kill David. Israel was to be different than the surrounding nations. It was God’s role to judge Saul’s sins, not David or any of his men. Unfortunately, we too must realize that God puts people into positions of authority over us. Even if we don’t respect the individual’s life and decisions, we need to respect the office (Romans 13:1-5).
Pray: O mighty God, as I face difficult circumstances that require a strong faith in You, help me act with the same strength and faith as David.
This devotional challenge comes from The Heart of a Lion - King David of Israel and is available on Amazon.com
Practice: David believed that God had anointed Saul, and only God could remove him from his royal position as king. If David would have killed Saul, it stands to reason that someone else may try to kill David. Israel was to be different than the surrounding nations. It was God’s role to judge Saul’s sins, not David or any of his men. Unfortunately, we too must realize that God puts people into positions of authority over us. Even if we don’t respect the individual’s life and decisions, we need to respect the office (Romans 13:1-5).
Pray: O mighty God, as I face difficult circumstances that require a strong faith in You, help me act with the same strength and faith as David.
This devotional challenge comes from The Heart of a Lion - King David of Israel and is available on Amazon.com
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