David would soon be a king, but for now he was a fugitive. David found himself running instead of ruling, being chased, instead of being chosen. Once a hero, he now was a wanted man. His earthly successes as a great warrior had only brought him trouble. David's "rich and famous" lifestyle in the palace had come and gone and he found himself in the desert and in caves. His servants were other fugitives and men running from debt.
Many of us would have become "lost" in the darkness of the cave. The constant looking over the shoulder for the Israeli army would create panic in even the most level headed of individuals. It was David's faith in God that kept him running... not away... but towards his search party.
Twice King Saul found himself within spitting distance of David. David refused to kill the "anointed" king of Israel and waited on the Lord to enact justice. In a frenzy, David could have ended the quest in his timing. Instead, he never forgot the mission... that God was the "commanding officer" and he was subject to His orders and not his own. David followed his "chain-of-command".
We like control and unlike David's example react swiftly and according to our judgment during high incidents of stress. We rarely wait on God to enact justice and affect our own vengeance as we see fit. This is not always what God wants for us. It may seem fair to us, but causes our mind to constantly pursue self-vengeance. We continually look over our shoulder like a wounded animal to attack anyone who comes close to us.
In Luke 12:22, Jesus asks "who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?' 'Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest'?"
We like David are running through life. Death chases us, poverty, Satan's temptations, evil intentions, stone-cold hearts, and fools wait to trap us. We must never let worry take us captive. It will enslave the most heroic of warriors and capture the strongest of hearts. We must have faith in Someone bigger than ourselves. Give Him our hand... like a child... with eyes of trust... and let God lead us... across the "deadly" streets to the safety of God's loving arms.
Many of us would have become "lost" in the darkness of the cave. The constant looking over the shoulder for the Israeli army would create panic in even the most level headed of individuals. It was David's faith in God that kept him running... not away... but towards his search party.
Twice King Saul found himself within spitting distance of David. David refused to kill the "anointed" king of Israel and waited on the Lord to enact justice. In a frenzy, David could have ended the quest in his timing. Instead, he never forgot the mission... that God was the "commanding officer" and he was subject to His orders and not his own. David followed his "chain-of-command".
We like control and unlike David's example react swiftly and according to our judgment during high incidents of stress. We rarely wait on God to enact justice and affect our own vengeance as we see fit. This is not always what God wants for us. It may seem fair to us, but causes our mind to constantly pursue self-vengeance. We continually look over our shoulder like a wounded animal to attack anyone who comes close to us.
In Luke 12:22, Jesus asks "who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?' 'Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest'?"
We like David are running through life. Death chases us, poverty, Satan's temptations, evil intentions, stone-cold hearts, and fools wait to trap us. We must never let worry take us captive. It will enslave the most heroic of warriors and capture the strongest of hearts. We must have faith in Someone bigger than ourselves. Give Him our hand... like a child... with eyes of trust... and let God lead us... across the "deadly" streets to the safety of God's loving arms.
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