[Lord, You have been our dwelling place in all
generations…from everlasting to everlasting Psalm 90:1-2
During this season of reflection
and renewal, join me, and let's explore God’s Presence, our dwelling place. Are
you dwelling in the presence of God? ~ Donna Howell Oswalt]
[standing on top of a hill opposite Saul’s
army] “David answered, ‘See what I have here? The king’s spear. Let one of
your servants come and get it. It’s GOD’s business to decide what to do with
each of us in regard to what’s right and who’s loyal. God put your life in my
hands today, but I wasn’t willing to lift a finger against GOD’s anointed. Just
as I honored your life today, may GOD honor my life and rescue me from all
trouble.’”
Pursued by King Saul’s rage and jealousy, David continues
to seek safety in the wilderness. This is David’s second opportunity to kill
Saul and stop the unending attacks. This time David takes Saul’s sword and
water jug while he sleeps. When at a safe distance, David calls to Saul who is
surrounded by 3,000 of his soldiers. David refuses to take matters into his own
hands, giving mercy to Saul and honoring God. David believes it is GOD’s business to decide what to do with
each of us in regard to what’s right and who’s loyal.
David’s general wants to end it all, and asks David to
let him use Saul’s own spear to kill him. David refuses to allow this. The Life
Application Bible’s commentary says, “The strongest moral decisions are the
ones we make before temptation strikes.” God’s ways are greater. Lord, sometimes I get so tired of rude
people, careless words, repeated injustices. Forgive me when anger defines my
heart, disappointment champions my mind, betrayal rends my soul. Forgive me
when my retaliation does not give You honor. Count me alive in Christ. Let my responses
be formed by Your Mercy. ~dho
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by Donna Oswalt/Co-Founder of Mangrove Ministries/Christian blogger and author
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