I Samuel 23-24
Sorry I have been MIA.
We were on vacation.
You would think that would be a great time for quiet reflection but instead we were either heading to the beach, coming back from the beach, or on the beach. I actually had little computer time...
So, now it is time to get back to my routine.
So, I Samuel 23-24.
Most of these chapters involve David running from Saul. Saul is right on the heels of David but David gets away each time (undoubtedly due to the favor of God).
One neat part is that Saul's son (also David's good friend) Jonathan comes to David and encourages him. He reminds David that David WILL be the ruler one day. No bitterness. No envy. No sorrow. He just knows what God's plans are and supports them (and David) completely.
Now that is a friend to have.
Anyway, the running, the hide and seek games, all of it continues.
The story ends with an odd situation.
Saul has some private business to attend to in a cave.
Meaning he is in quite a vulnerable position.
In fact, David's men are celebrating.
They believe this is how God will deliver David from Saul.
But David doesn't take advantage of the situation.
Well, not much.
He sneaks over and cuts a corner off Saul's robe.
And then he feels guilty.
Yes, guilty.
Even though this is the man who is trying to kill him. The one who has completely disrupted his life by keeping him on the run. The one who resents him for no logical reason.
So he stops his men. No attack. He lets Saul leave.
Then he confronts Saul (from afar).
He shares how close they were in the cave. He reminds Saul that he has never done anything against him.
And Saul agrees.
He gets it.
And he promises to leave David alone.
Now the question is...will he stick with that?
I guess only time will tell...
Tomorrow's reading:
I Samuel 25-26
Reba
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