Day 34 – David & Saul – 1 Samuel 23:7-24:22
The last chapters of 1 Samuel focus on the troubled relationship between David and Saul. Saul is still king but the mantle of God’s choice has shifted to David. Saul knows his days are numbered. So an armed struggle breaks out between the two men.
David clearly has acumen and wisdom as he escapes from Saul’s attempts to capture him. David, in addition to his skilsl, turns to God over and over for advice. (1 Sam 23:10-12) The events of this chapter show a perfect merger of God and David working together. This is a good example for us as well. How do we seek God’s will and use the skills we are given by God?
Then we have this incident when David could have killed Saul but instead seeks reconciliation. The temptation to finish Saul must have been strong, yet David stays the hand of his soldiers, sparing Saul. How often do we try to use the power of violence to solve a problem rather than seek reconciliation with those with whom we disagree?
In Christ,
Randy
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