RTW April 17
Why I Don’t Have To Fear
David now stayed in the strongholds of the wilderness and in the hill country of Ziph.
1 Samuel 23:14a
My Takeaways
Something Old
God:
- Is in control. (v15)
- Will send encouragement when we need it and from where we least expect it. (V16)
- Will tell us what we need to know when we need to know it. (V25)
- Will thwart the enemy’s plan on our behalf. (V26)
Something New
Amazed at David’s self-control in killing Saul and Nabal. He listened to reason.
Something to Do
In our place of hiding, tell ourselves, “I don’t have to fear!”
My Takeaways: Get over myself
Something Old: “… Saul went into a cave to relieve himself.” This always surprises me that the Bible would mention this detail. Here is Saul wanting some privacy, which meant he was alone in the cave – no soldiers – no bodyguards, but wait, there was a cave full of enemies! Isn’t that just like God arranging the scene, for testing David, training David, and displaying David’s godly heart.
Something New: David was able to love and pursue Saul at a great cost to himself. He had great courage and humility. He respected who God put in authority.
Something To Do: Remember that God is my authority. Don’t fall into peer pressure. Know that God never changes. He arranges things so His original plans always prevail.